Management Accountant

South Manchester based manufacturer is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their team. 

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working within a direct team of 4 within management accounts, the key areas this role focusses on are, sales & orders, rebates, costing, manufacturing margin, profitability (customer and product), inventory, variance analysis, capital expenditure, budgets, KPI’s, declarations, forecasts and reporting to ensure that group, statutory and audit requirements are met and that SOX controls and all processes are adhered to.  To be a business partner with our non-finance functions.

Your key duties will include :

• Ensure business transactions are accounted for correctly and in the correct period for the areas of responsibility and that all financial impacts and implications are recognised
• Responsible for SOX and process adherence for the areas of responsibility
• Assist the Site Director in preparing the full forecast and budget process for their site for presentation to the MD and FD.
• Prepare and issue accurate and timely monthly management reports
• Ensure correct and timely monthly accounting and reporting for all areas allocated
• Responsible to examine customer and product profitability for the business for the sites allocated
• Examine all key variances and trends as a % of sales
• Ensure standard costs are calculated and maintained correctly for the sites allocated
• Be a key business partner working proactively with the management team and their teams to drive business decisions and understanding
• Responsible for the monthly reporting on key KPI’s and cost drivers to facilitate a performance dialogue

You will be Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 5 years post qualified experience ideally within a commercial environment, ideally manufacturing.

Strong personal drive is essential to influence and support the team as well as excellent communication skills to deal with all levels within the business.

Competitive benefits package available including early finish on Fridays

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