Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant

Henderson Brown Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant in Melton Mowbray. This role involves managing product costing, providing variance analysis, and supporting financial reporting to drive strategic decisions in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have relevant financial accounting experience and strong analytical skills, proficient in SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Proven financial or management accounting experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP (CO module) and advanced MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the Product Costing Model for accurate data.
• Provide variance analysis and advise on cost improvements.
• Support month-end and year-end accounts preparation.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in SAP (CO module)

Advanced MS Office skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant - Permanent

Location: Melton Mowbray

Salary: Up to 45,000

Working set up: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 17:00pm

Are you an analytical finance professional seeking a role where your insight drives real business impact? We are looking for a Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant to take ownership of product costing and financial analysis, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting key strategic decisions.

What You'll Do

• Manage and enhance the Product Costing Model to deliver accurate operational and sales margin data.
• Provide timely variance analysis and advise on cost improvements and efficiency gains.
• Support month-end and year-end accounts preparation, audit activities, and cashflow management.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and senior management on budgeting and forecasting.
• Evaluate production changes, new technology, and make/buy decisions to maintain profitability.

What We're Looking For

• Proven financial or management accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP (CO module) and advanced MS Office skills.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to see both the big picture and fine detail.

Why apply?

Advance your finance career by leading product costing, driving insightful analysis, and influencing strategic decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment with opportunities for growth, autonomy, and professional development.