Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant - Manufacturing

Grassroots Recruitment Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Grassroots Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant in Blackburn for a niche manufacturing business. You will report to the MD, provide accurate financial information and support budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities.

The role requires CIMA (or equivalent) and a strong manufacturing accounting background, with duties including costings, variance analysis and management reporting. A 10% bonus is included.

Qualifications

• Qualified / Part Qualified CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of cost centre management and budgeting.
• Ability to advise non-financial managers clearly.

Responsibilities

• Costing of processes, COGS and management of gross margins.
• Annual and half-year forecast / reforecast with variance analysis.
• Cost centre management and cost control.
• Investigating price increases.
• Producing monthly / quarterly management reports.
• Collaborating with department managers on costs and improvements.

Skills

Costing of processes

COGS management

Forecasting & variance analysis

Management reporting

Continuous improvement projects

Education

CIMA or equivalent (Part Qualified)

Job description

This role would be suitable for someone who is already at FC level or a Management Accountant looking for a step up and offers a salary of £45-50k + 10% bonus.

Our client, a niche manufacturing business based in Blackburn, is looking for a Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes. Working as part of the management team, this person will be responsible for providing accurate financial information to the MD, work with departmental budget holders to resolve any concerns relating to financial performance and assist in the preparation of annual budgets. Specific duties will include:

• Costing of processes, COGS and management of gross margins
• Annual and half yearly forecast / reforecast with associated variance analysis
• Cost centre management
• Investigating price increases
• Producing monthly / quarterly management reports
• Working with departmental managers to ensure their adherence to forested costs and assisting them where necessary
• Various ad-hoc duties as required, particularly around financially related continuous improvement projects

The successful candidate will have a background that includes:

• Qualified / Part Qualified CIMA or equivalent (study support will be provided if required)
• A strong understanding of Accountancy within a manufacturing environment (or similar business where cost control is of particular importance)
• Strong understanding of Cost Centre Management and Budget Preparation
• An eye for cost centre control with ability to reduce financial waste and maximise profits
• Great communication skills, who is comfortable providing expert advise to non-financial managers within the business

Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.