FP&A Accountant — Manufacturing (On-site with Flex)

Optimum TA Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A key manufacturing company in Northampton is searching for an FP&A Accountant to support the Finance Director in planning, reporting, and compliance. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning while collaborating closely with operational teams. Ideal candidates will possess experience in FP&A or management accounting, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in systems such as Excel and PowerBI. This full-time position offers between £45k and £60k plus benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, management accounting, or commercial finance.
• Confident communicator who enjoys business partnering.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term strategic planning.
• Month-end reporting, weekly KPIs, and management accounts.
• Analysing performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Supporting cost accounting and ERP processes.
• Cash flow management and treasury controls.
• Audit, SOX, and financial compliance work.
• Ad-hoc analysis to support operational and commercial decisions.

Skills

FP&A experience

Management accounting

Commercial finance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerBI

Oracle or similar

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Oracle

Job description

A key manufacturing company in Northampton is searching for an FP&A Accountant to support the Finance Director in planning, reporting, and compliance. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning while collaborating closely with operational teams. Ideal candidates will possess experience in FP&A or management accounting, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in systems such as Excel and PowerBI. This full-time position offers between £45k and £60k plus benefits in a supportive work environment.