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Job Title: Management AccountantLocation: Coalville, LeicestershireRemuneration: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, based on experienceContract Details: Permanent, Full Time
Responsibilities:
Join our dynamic manufacturing organisation as a Management Accountant, where your expertise will drive financial excellence. Your role will be pivotal in delivering insightful financial analysis, streamlining operations, and supporting strategic decision-making across our two trading companies.
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.- Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies.- Assist the Finance Director in crafting annual budgets and forecasts.- Collaborate with external auditors for year-end accounts preparation.- Maintain meticulous balance sheet reconciliations.
Cost & Performance Management:
- Analyse costs to boost profitability and efficiency in the manufacturing process.- Monitor manufacturing KPIs, focusing on wastage, productivity, and cost per unit.- Partner with operations and procurement teams to enhance cost controls.
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:
- Oversee cash flow management to optimise working capital levels.- Manage credit control and supplier payment schedules diligently.
Compliance & Controls:
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations and corporate policies.- Implement robust financial controls and process improvements.- Assist with VAT returns, payroll, and all regulatory reporting.
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Drive the enhancement of finance systems for improved reporting efficiency.- Develop user-friendly dashboards and reporting tools for actionable insights.- Identify and implement efficiencies in finance and operations processes.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).- Previous experience in food manufacturing or FMCG is highly desirable.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or similar).- Advanced Excel skills, comfortable managing large datasets.- Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence key business decisions.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits:
- Enjoy a competitive salary with performance-based incentives.- Participate in a pension scheme.- Access career development opportunities in a growing business.- Thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Ready to take your career to the next level? If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact in the manufacturing industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join our team in Coalville.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
