Management Accountant

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Management Accountant to join the finance team. You will partner with two Working Cells to drive financial performance, prepare forecasts, budgets and monthly reports, and support audits and controls.

The role focuses on improving EBITDA, cash flow, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with accounting standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA or equivalent) with finance business partnering experience.
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance business partner to two Working Cells (Helix & Earls Gate).
• Partner with Working Cell Leads to monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support initiatives to improve EBITDA and operating cash flow.
• Prepare monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and cost control.
• Produce financial forecasts, budgets and related performance analyses.
• Serve as central finance contact for assigned Working Cells and respond to information requests.
• Assist audits and provide documentation for internal and external reviews.
• Support Site Finance Director and finance team as required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA)

Tools

Accounting systems

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Division

Piramal Pharma Solutions

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.

Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

Management Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management Accountant to join our finance team to support new Working Cell alignment. New role will be key finance lead for two Working Cells - Helix & Earls Gate.

Role be responsible for preparing financial information, analysis, and reporting to support business decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance. Working closely with Working Cell leadership teams, drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, control costs, and achieve financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance business partner to two Working Cells (Helix & Earls Gate).
• Partner closely with Working Cell Leads to monitor business performance and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Support initiatives to improve EBITDA and operating cash flow.
• Prepare monthly management reporting, including variance analysis, inventory reporting, and cost control analysis.
• Produce financial forecasts, budgets, and related performance analysis.
• Serve as the central finance contact for assigned Working Cells, resolving and escalating finance-related matters where necessary.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to information requests.
• Provide wider support to the Site Finance Director and finance team as required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial regulations.

Key Qualifications/ Competencies

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or finance business partnering.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost control preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams.
• Good knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Proficient in Excel and financial/accounting systems.