Job Description

Michael Page are working with a well-established, operationally complex organisation based in the Ellesmere Port area that is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to strengthen its finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys owning the month-end process, producing meaningful insight, and partnering with non-finance stakeholders to support commercial and operational decision-making.
The key responsibilities of the Management Accountant include:

• Ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, delivering accurate management accounts with meaningful commentary
• Investigation and interpretation of performance against budget and forecast, highlighting key drivers and trends
• Creation of clear, value-adding financial information to support internal decision-makers
• Playing a key role in the annual budgeting process and regular forecast updates
• Reviewing and constructively challenging financial assumptions to strengthen planning and forecasting outputs
• Evaluating income and cost patterns to identify commercial risks, efficiencies, and growth opportunities
• Assisting with financial modelling, scenario planning, and the development of performance metrics
• Working closely with operational stakeholders to act as a trusted finance partner
• Ensuring robust financial controls, reconciliations, and governance are maintained
• Driving improvements across finance processes, reporting, and systems
• Providing support during audit cycles and year-end close activities

Full budget exposure Driving Commercial Decisions
A successful Management Accountant should have or be:

• Working towards qualifications in accounting or finance.
• Strong, end-to-end management accounting experience, including month-end ownership
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Confident working with large data sets and advanced Excel
• Experience in a multi-site or operationally complex environment
• Comfortable explaining financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Systems-savvy, with experience using Sage 200 (highly desirable)
• Analytical, detail-focused, and commercially curious
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing deadlines
• A collaborative team player who builds strong internal relationships

Reporting into a senior finance lead, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and analysis. You'll be joining a collaborative finance function within a fast-paced, multi-site environment where finance is viewed as a true business partner.
Our client will offer you:

• A competitive salary DOE and study level
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A permanent position within a respected organisation
• A supportive and professional company culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package with enhanced holiday allowance

Skills Required