Management Accountant Job at Manchester, Lancashire Full Time NEW

Company
We are working with a high growth FMCG / consumer-focused manufacturing business that is investing in its people, systems and infrastructure as it enters the next phase of its development. Following recent senior leadership appointments and significant operational change, the business is now focused on strengthening the core capability of its finance function.
As part of a wider finance transformation, the organisation is seeking to appoint a Management Accountant to support improved financial control, reporting quality and commercial insight across the business.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting into a senior finance leader and working closely with the wider finance team, the Management Accountant will play a key role in producing accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support operational and commercial decision making.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Supporting the delivery of financial insight and commentary, highlighting key performance drivers and areas of risk or opportunity
• Working closely with operational teams to improve understanding of costs, margins and performance drivers
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts and reforecasts, ensuring alignment between finance and the wider business
• Supporting improvements to financial controls, processes and procedures as the function continues to evolve
• Contributing to the development of more robust, consistent and value adding management information

This role offers exposure to a broad, end t -end management accounting remit within a fast paced, operationally focused environment.
Person

• Experience in a management accounting or similar finance role
• Background within FMCG, consumer products, or a broader manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand and explain financial performance clearly
• A proactive, hands on approach and willingness to engage with stakeholders outside of finance
• Comfort operating in a changing business where processes and structures are being developed
• Professional qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), part qualified or qualified by experience

Benefits
This is a strong opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to join a growing FMCG / consumer manufacturing business, offering scope to develop, gain exposure and play a meaningful role in strengthening a finance function during a period of change.
For a confidential discussion or to register interest, please apply or contact Gary Darlington directly.