Management Accountant

Medlock Partners; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is assisting in hiring a Management Accountant in Northwich, Cheshire. This role will involve producing monthly management accounts, preparing budgets and forecasts, and ensuring balance sheet integrity in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Qualified accountants with a proven track record in management accounting, budgeting, and experience in manufacturing or FMCG are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on the business's financial success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong Excel and general financial systems capability.
• Experience within FMCG is essential.

Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts in line with group timetables.
• Ownership of balance sheet integrity, including preparation and review of reconciliations.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and reforecasts, working closely with operational teams.
• Provide cost analysis including labour, yield, waste, overhead absorption and product costing.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting and forecasting

Balance sheet expertise

Excel skills

FMCG experience

Manufacturing experience

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Medlock Partners are delighted to be assisting our client, a circa 15 million t/o division of a highly regarded FMCG business based in the Cheshire area as they look to appoint a competent Management Accountant. The Management Accountant will report to the Divisional Finance Director and will play a key role in supporting the financial performance, control and decision-making of the business. Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the role will be responsible for delivering high-quality management information, robust financial controls and insightful analysis to senior stakeholders.

• Production of monthly management accounts in line with group timetables
• Ownership of balance sheet integrity, including preparation and review of reconciliations
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and reforecasts, working closely with operational teams
• Variance analysis with clear, actionable commentary for senior management
• Support statutory reporting processes and year-end audit requirements
• Act as a finance business partner to operations, supply chain and production teams
• Provide cost analysis including labour, yield, waste, overhead absorption and product costing
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through financial insight and challenge
• Monitor and report on KPIs relevant to manufacturing performance
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting
• Support system developments, upgrades or integrations as required
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Support and mentor junior finance team members where required
• Build strong working relationships with non-finance stakeholders
• Act as a trusted point of contact for financial queries across the business

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven track record in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent balance sheet and reconciliation expertise
• Ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities
• Strong Excel and general financial systems capability
• Experience within FMCG.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing, logistics, distribution or engineering environment

The successful individual will join the business at a pivotal stage and amidst a period of transition. You will have a direct impact on the future success of the business and make a considerable impact from day one.