Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Dudley West Midlands (County)
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Management Accountant
Manufacturing SME - Dudley
Location: Dudley (On-site)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
A well-established international manufacturing business is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant, with strong manufacturing experience, to join its finance team in a highly visible role offering genuine progression opportunities.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key part in delivering robust financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving operational performance across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their responsibilities and develop towards a future Finance Manager position.
Operating within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll work closely with both finance and operational teams, gaining exposure to all areas of the business while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and long-term growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, providing meaningful analysis and insight
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities across multiple business functions
* Deliver detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve performance
* Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations and strong financial controls
* Partner with operational teams to enhance costing, stock management and margin performance
* Support month-end and year-end reporting processes, including audit requirements and statutory compliance
* Produce KPI reporting to aid business decision-making and operational effectiveness
* Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency
* Assist in the development and mentoring of a small finance team
About You
You will be a proactive and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys operating within a manufacturing environment and building strong relationships across a business.
You will ideally have:
* CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification (or Finalist or qualified by experience)
* Previous management accounting experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment
* Strong experience of management reporting, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis
* Excellent Excel and systems skills, with a data-driven approach to problem solving
* Experience supporting operational stakeholders with costing, stock and profitability analysis
* A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence where appropriate
* Ambition to develop your career towards a Finance Manager position
Why Apply?
* Join a successful and financially stable international manufacturing business
* Work closely with an experienced Finance Director and senior leadership team
* Gain broad commercial exposure across finance and operations
* Enjoy genuine career progression with a clear pathway towards Finance Manager
* Be part of a collaborative culture where your ideas and improvements are valued
* Take ownership of a varied role where you can make a visible impact on business performance
If you're an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role that offers both challenge and progression, we'd welcome a confidential conversation