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Your new companyA leading FMCG manufacturing business in Manchester. Your new roleAn interim Management Accountant role, reporting to the Financial Controller and leading all day-to-day finance for a site. This will include the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial information to support the management team in making informed business decisions. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting, to ensure business targets and objectives are achieved. Prepare period management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data provided. Perform variance analysis to identify any discrepancies between actual and budgeted financial performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions. Monitor and analyse business costs to ensure that they align with the set budgets and business objectives. Monitor and analyse cost variances (PPV, MUV and Labour Variance). Work closely with departmental managers to understand financial implications and provide insight on financial performance. Ensure adherence to financial regulations, company policies, and accounting standards. Assist with external audit, preparing necessary documentation and reports. Propose and implement improvements to accounting processes and reporting systems to increase efficiency and accuracy. Post bank account transactions and allocations. Send invoices, credits and statements to customers and ensure payments are received when due.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a fully qualified accountant or Finalist, with experience of a similar MA or FM role, ideally in a manufacturing business. You will have experience of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Strong proficiency in accounting software. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Ability to think critically and solve problems related to financial performance and operations. You will be available to start quickly and happy to commit to at least 3 months. What you'll get in returnA varied and rewarding role for an interesting and fast-moving business. Initially an interim role for three to six months, the role could extend or even become a permanent role. Generous daily rate and hybrid working from office and home. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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