Management Accountant (m/f/d)

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brose Group is seeking a finance controller for their Coventry Plant, offering you the opportunity to analyze and optimize commercial performance alongside a supportive environment. You will report on KPIs, collaborate cross-functionally, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, within a modern workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years professional experience in finance, controlling, or management accounting.
• Proficient in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Business fluent in English; basic knowledge of German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, forecast, plan, and control the commercial development.
• Prepare period-end closing reports and analyze monthly variances.
• Collaborate closely with Plant Management and finance teams.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

ACCA qualification

CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your tasks

• Analyze, forecast, plan, and control the commercial development of the Coventry Plant and related areas
• Independently collect, validate, and prepare accurate, timely, and transparent data following Brose standards
• Act as a sparring partner to supported functions to ensure the competitiveness and profitability of the plant
• Prepare period-end closing reports in line with corporate guidelines
• Analyze monthly variances (actual vs. forecast/budget), provide comments, and recommend profit improvement measures
• Develop and support implementation of concepts to optimize KPIs related to efficiency, effectiveness, and quality
• Conduct special analyses and take responsibility for projects and measures
• Ensure transparency in cost center structures, overhead allocation, segment reporting, and calculation of hourly rates
• Verify procurement requests and prepare cost-benefit analyses for products, processes, and make-or-buy decisions
• Support benchmark activities and review existing controlling processes to propose improvements
• Collaborate closely with Plant Management, local and central controlling, finance, and business division teams

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification
• 3-5 years of professional experience in finance, controlling, or management accounting
• Strong knowledge of Finance & Controlling principles (Management Accounting)
• Proficient in SAP (or similar ERP systems) and MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Visual Basic
• Business fluent in English; basic knowledge of German is a plus
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to management

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world

We are on a journey to make Brose Coventry "a better place to work". Underpinned by our FIRST principles of Family, Innovation, Return, Speed & Team, which are fundamental qualities that we seek for all our employees and Leaders.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, and take on new tasks? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, your HR contact person is happy to answer them.

Please be aware that the position availability is determined by the ability of a prospective candidate having the right to work in the UK.

Please apply directly via the online application form.

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification 3-5 years of professional experience in finance, controlling, or management accounting Strong knowledge of Finance & Controlling principles (Management Accounting) Proficient in SAP (or similar ERP systems) and MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Visual Basic Business fluent in English; basic knowledge of German is a plus Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams Strong communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to management