Management Accountant

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in its field is seeking a Financial Controller / Management Accountant for a one-year contract in Belfast. The role involves driving budget processes, managing financial reporting, and supporting operational performance. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in manufacturing or commercial environments. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The position is onsite for at least 80% of the time.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process.
• Manage financial reporting to operational teams.
• Challenge operational performance and support management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client, a large leading organisation in its field, is seeking a Financial Controller / Management Accountant to join their team on a contract basis for one year.

As Management Accountant, the work will be varied and will require strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, with a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities. There will be potential travel to other UK sites. The role is based onsite for at least 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives
• Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units
• Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams
• Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets
• Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects
• Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)

About You

You will be a Qualified Accountant (Preferred CIMA), with experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment. Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools would be ideal. You will be a strong communicator with multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries. You will have a continuous improvement mindset.

Apply today for an opportunity to join a standout organisation in its field.