Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant to manage product costing and financial analysis. This full-time role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate reporting and support strategic decisions. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP are essential. This position offers excellent opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial or management accounting experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in SAP (CO module)

Advanced MS Office skills

Confident communication

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.