Management Accountant - Manufacturing

Management Accountant - North HampshireAre you ready to play a key role in shaping financial performance within an outstanding manufacturing business? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a high-performing finance team in North Hampshire.

This role will act as the primary finance partner to manufacturing operations, providing critical insight into performance and driving improvements across processes. You will take ownership of manufacturing variance analysis, standard costing, and reporting, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the function. Working closely with production and senior stakeholders, you''ll support operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis.
You will also contribute to month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, forecasting, and working capital initiatives, alongside identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your input will directly influence business performance.
Key Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified or qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• 2-3 years'' experience in a manufacturing accounting environment
• Strong standard costing and variance analysis experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Confident partnering with non-financial stakeholders
• Experience in a SOX-controlled environment (desirable)
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail

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