Management Accountant

Coherent; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laser system development is seeking a Management Accountant in Glasgow. The successful candidate will oversee cost setting, inventory reconciliation, and management reporting to support manufacturing growth. Ideal applicants will have a strong accounting background, excel in data interpretation, and be experienced in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Subsidised private health care

Free life assurance

Qualifications

• Experienced Oracle user or similar ERP system.
• Experience using Process Improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Manufacturing) is advantageous.
• Must have qualification as an accountant.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual standard cost setting process.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure accuracy of all reported data.
• Develop reports for contract manufacturing business.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data processing and interpretation

Communication and networking skills

Manufacturing Costing knowledge

Pro-active and flexible

Business improvement skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Experience in volume manufacturing or FMCG

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

At Coherent Scotland we develop laser systems that help people. Our systems are deployed in a wide variety of markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, fundamental research, life sciences and medicine. Our aim is to make a positive impact on everybody’s life by providing customers with lasers with superior reliability and performance.

Coherent Scotland has grown strongly and consistently over the past ten years, even through times of global economic slowdown. We have a healthy product development pipeline which will enable this growth to continue in the future. This will generate a number of exciting opportunities for personal growth within the organization in the years to come.

Coherent Scotland is based at the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow and is a subsidiary of Coherent Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of laser products. We are housed in a purpose built facility, with research and development, manufacturing and marketing all on one site.

We have a friendly business orientated environment, an on-site cafeteria and there is a good remuneration package including contributory pension scheme, subsidised private health care and free life assurance

The successful individual will be joining the business at an exciting time as it trebles its manufacturing footprint to support its expanding portfolio of products. It is anticipated that this role will expand over time as the business grows and the individual demonstrates a track record of delivery

This role is for a Management Accountant. We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude who is self-motivated, works well as part of a team, and is interested in expanding their skills and knowledge. The ideal candidate will be organised and excellent at prioritising tasks and managing their workload. Experience of large business software, preferably Oracle, is essential.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead annual standard cost setting process
• Inventory reconciliation & Costing experience
• Preparation of monthly management accounts & ensure accuracy of all reported data
• Analyse & report on all departmental expenditure, efficiency measures and manufacturing variances highlighting any trends
• Responsibility for analysis & reporting Business Unit performance and results
• Develop a suite of reports for the contract manufacturing business
• Assist the management team formulating budgets & forecasts
• Provide ad-hoc support for FC & other members of the Management Team

Education and Work Experience:

Skills Required

• Microsoft Excel at advanced level
• Ability to process and interpret large volumes of data
• Experienced Oracle user or similar ERP system
• Experience of Hyperion or Similar Forecasting Cube
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Manufacturing Costing knowledge
• Pro-active & flexible
• Business improvement skillset / mind-set

Education and Experience

• Qualified accountant
• Experience working in a volume manufacturing company or FMCG organisation
• Experience utilizing Process Improvement methodologies and tools (i.e. Lean Manufacturing) would be advantageous.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom