Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant in Melton Mowbray. The role focuses on managing product costing, variance analysis, and supporting strategic decisions in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have financial accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven financial or management accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the Product Costing Model for operational and sales margin data.
• Provide timely variance analysis for cost improvements.
• Support month-end and year-end accounts preparation.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP (CO module)

MS Office

Job description

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.