Management Accountant

Enersys; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in stored energy solutions is seeking a Management Accountant for their Newport plant. This role focuses on cost control and financial decision-making, requiring preparation of management accounts, budget forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Candidates should have a degree in Accountancy & Finance, three years' experience in a similar role, and proficiency in financial systems like SAP and Oracle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plant monthly management accounts and execute month-end closing activities.
• Analyse and prepare variance reports on costs and costs-saving opportunities.
• Lead the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets in line with company strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy & Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

The Management Accountant will support cost control and financial decision-making by maintaining accurate financial information, performing cost and variance analysis, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. This role ensures the integrity of financial data and compliance with internal controls and standards, helping the business meet its strategic and operational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare plant monthly management accounts in accordance with company rules

• Execute month-end closing activities, focusing on operations and cost transactions

• Analyse the costs, prepare weekly and monthly variance reports on forecast differences and the causes for Labour, Overhead, Usage & Production Efficiencies

• Identify and track cost-saving opportunities across the business

• Advise management on plant financial performance through clear analysis and reporting

• Provide financial insights and training to non-financial stakeholders to support better decision-making

• Lead the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets in line with company strategy

• Support department heads with budget planning and expense tracking

• Collaborate with the Financial Controller and team to ensure accurate reporting of actual results, forecasts, and budgets

• Ensure strict compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit standards

• Assist in year-end audit preparation and serve as liaison to external auditors

• Maintain robust systems and controls over inventory and product costing

• Maintain accurate and reliable product costing process

• Conduct stock revaluations and manage the review of obsolete stock

• Promote continuous improvement within the finance function and across plant operations

• Contribute financial input into quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance

• Participate in MDI (Managing Daily Improvement) reporting and represent finance in managerial meetings when needed

• Adhere to Enersys’ standards, procedures, safety practices, and ethics policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree ideally Accountancy & Finance related

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and communication skills

Skills

• Strong analytical and cost accounting skills

• Excellent teamworking and interpersonal skills

• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving

• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to stakeholders at all levels

• Experience in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing environments

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.