Finance Business Partner

Sewell Wallis; Bakewell CP; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a hands-on Commercial Management Accountant to oversee management accounts, cost analysis, and inventory management. This role involves working closely with various departments and team leadership, making it ideal for someone eager to drive growth and efficiency within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working and hybrid option - 1 day WFH

Pension contributions

Option to buy extra annual leave days

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant in a manufacturing context.
• Ability to manage a small team directly.
• A methodical approach to stock and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present forecasts and variance analysis.
• Deliver cost margin analysis and manage inventory efficiently.
• Oversee management accounts and financial reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing or FMCG industry experience

Understanding of stock and inventory analysis

Confidence in communication and influencing

Attention to detail

Job description

Sewell Wallis are partnering with a well-established, multi-site manufacturing business based in Kirkless, West Yorkshire.

The business needs a hands on Commercial Management Accountant to oversee production of management accounts, cost analysis, inventory management, and business partner with internal stakeholders to implement cost reductions initiatives.

You'll be instrumental to important decisions within the business, working to push growth and keep costs down. This role is perfect for those who want to make an impact, enjoy getting stuck into the numbers and liaising with different departments day to day.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare and present forecasts & variance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Deliver cost margin analysis, driving cost management and inventory efficiency.
• Manage stock control processes and produce inventory reports.
• Supporting new product developments.
• Act as business partner with various departments (supply chain, operations, sales and customer service etc.)
• Overseeing management accounts and financial reporting for multiple business units.
• Leading and developing a team of two.

What skills are we looking for?

• Manufacturing or FMCG industry experience under the title of Management Accountant
• Understanding of stock and inventory analysis and management
• Worked for a business with a high stock turnover
• Experience of directly managing a small team
• You will need to be a confident communicator and influencer, both verbally and written
• Have an eye for detail and methodical

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000
• Flexible working and hybrid option - 1 day WFH
• Pension contributions
• Option to buy extra annual leave days
• Full time hours, 37.5 hours
• Multiple working sites across Kirkless, i.e. Mirfield, Meltham

Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

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• £55,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)