Management Accountant

Management Accountant
£35,000 - £45,000
Birmingham

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Management Accountant / Cost Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong costing and management accounting experience to join a dynamic team and play a key role in supporting business growth and efficiency.

As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for providing accurate and reliable financial information to support business decision-making. This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes, contribute to strategic decisions, and work in a collaborative environment. You’ll join a forward-thinking business with a strong reputation in its sector, offering scope for professional growth and impact.

The Role

• Preparing and delivering insightful financial and business performance reports.
• Conducting variance and cost analysis to highlight trends and opportunities.
• Supporting monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting cycles.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Leading the costing process across products and services, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Supporting inventory management and stock valuation.
• Partnering with production, procurement, commercial, and other key stakeholders to ensure robust financial control and efficiency improvements.

The Person:

• We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive finance professional who can work closely with stakeholders across the business.
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) OR QBE with extensive manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong background in management accounting, year-end reporting, and product costing.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using Sage 200 (essential).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience implementing or improving finance and ERP systems. (desirable)

Salary and Benefits

A generous base salary of up to £45,000 is on offer for this role. Benefits include up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, genuine opportunity for growth and development, generous pension scheme and more!