Management Accountant

Management Accountant - Manufacturing - Cheshire West

£50-60k

Hybrid

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant (can be PQ or QBE with significant experience), to join a dynamic, fast-moving manufacturing business.

This role will play a pivotal part in supporting financial performance, strengthening controls, and providing meaningful insight to support decision-making across the organisation.

Operating in a challenging and evolving environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a business amidst an exciting period of transition and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed cost analysis across areas such as labour, materials, overheads, and product costing
• Build effective working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts in line with agreed reporting deadlines
• Support finance systems enhancements, upgrades, or implementations where required
• Monitor and report on key operational and financial performance indicators
• Maintain ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy through regular reconciliations
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic reforecasts in collaboration with operational teams
• Act as a key point of contact for financial queries across the business
• Deliver detailed variance analysis with clear commentary to support senior management decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant regulatory standards
• Partner with key departments including operations, production, and supply chain to provide financial insight
• Support year-end processes, including audit and statutory reporting requirements
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements by providing constructive financial challenge 

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified OR Part Qualified /QBE with significant, demonstrable experience of Management Accounting in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in management accounting, including budgeting and forecasting
• Solid understanding of balance sheet management and reconciliations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems
• Background in manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or a similar operational environment
• Exposure to cost-focused environments such as production, logistics, or engineering

Hybrid flexible working, Life Assurance, healthcare cash plan, 34 days holiday (28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays) Study support if desired.