Job Description

This is a well-established, family-owned manufacturing business with its UK headquarters and main production site based in Burnley. Part of a global group with over 50 years of history, they combine the scale and stability of an international company with the feel of a local employer that genuinely invests in its people. Known for their strong values, supportive culture and long-term career opportunities, they have built a finance team where progression and development are encouraged, and many employees have enjoyed lengthy, rewarding careers within the business.

Management Accountant Job

This is a hands-on Management Accountant role that will give you the chance to really partner with the business and make an impact. You'll be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, KPIs and analysis, and departmental reporting to support decision-making across the business.

A key focus will be on costing and stock reporting. At the moment, costings are prepared manually (there are no BOMs set up in SAP), so this role requires someone confident in building and maintaining robust processes. You'll also oversee stock movements and adjustments, ensuring these are correctly captured and reported.

You'll working closely with managers and teams across the business, acting as a true finance business partner and helping colleagues understand their numbers, costs, and KPIs.

The finance team is on an exciting journey to be more involved with the wider business, adding value and insight beyond traditional reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Production of monthly management accounts and reporting packs. Preparation and analysis of KPIs to support performance monitoring. Departmental reporting, including commentary and variance analysis. Manual product costing and margin analysis, with a view to improving processes over time. Stock reporting: monitoring stock movements, adjustments, and reconciliations. Business partnering with operational and commercial managers to provide insight and financial support. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement projects.

The Requirements

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with strong management accounts experience in a manufacturing environment. Confident in working with costings and stock reporting, manual processes and improving them Previous SAP experience is essential. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues. Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines in a busy environment.
Benefits are enhanced, and salary is negotiable depending on experience, ideally 52,000 but welcome applicants up to 55,000. For more information on the benefits please contact Lucinda O'Neill to discuss.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person