Management Accountant

Hays Senior Finance; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company in Swindon as a Manufacturing Accountant, where you'll leverage your skills in financial analysis and business partnering. This pivotal role offers you the chance to contribute to strategic decision-making and support manufacturing operations across UK sites. If you're looking for an impactful position in a purpose-driven environment, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity for growth in a fast-scaling company

Exposure to strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Experience in standard costing and project accounting
• Proactive mindset and comfort with fast-paced growth environments
• Excellent communication skills and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with manufacturing and commercial teams
• Monthly stock reconciliations and variance analysis
• Supporting pricing strategies and project accounting

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Detail-oriented

Education

Background in manufacturing accounting

Job description

Manufacturing Accountant - Swindon (with travel to UK sites) - Join a fast-growing, dynamic company at the forefront of environmental technology
Are you an experienced manufacturing finance professional looking to make a tangible impact? We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Manufacturing Accountant to join our team in Swindon. You'll partner closely with Manufacturing Site and Commercial Managers across the business, providing financial insight that drives informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:

• Business partnering with manufacturing and commercial teams
• Monthly stock reconciliations and standard costings
• Variance analysis and insight-driven reporting
• Development of manufacturing KPIs and forecasting
• Supporting pricing strategies and project accounting
• Involvement in system improvements and stocktakes across UK sites

About You:

• A strong background in manufacturing accounting is desirable
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive mindset
• Experience in standard costing, project accounting, and fast-paced growth environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Comfortable with occasional travel to UK manufacturing site

What's On Offer:

• A pivotal role in a purpose-driven business
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and business development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling company

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