Manufacturing Commercial Finance Partner

Axon Moore; Halifax; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Axon Moore is seeking an experienced Commercial Management Accountant in Halifax to support financial reporting, operational performance and commercial decision‑making. You will work with operational teams and senior management to drive profitability and growth.

The role focuses on month‑end reporting, cost control, budgeting and forecasting, with strong emphasis on data analysis and business partnering. Suitable candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience in management or commercial accounting, preferably manufacturing.
• Strong month-end reporting and cost analysis skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Good understanding of manufacturing costs, stock accounting and margins.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse performance, variances, costs, margins and profitability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Partner with operational teams to monitor budgets, KPIs and performance.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, stock, inventory and production variances.
• Support pricing, cost control, cash flow and working capital management.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Manage month-end processes, year-end accounts, audit and VAT requirements.
• Provide commercial insights to support business decisions and improve profitability.
• Improve financial reporting processes, systems and management information.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cost analysis

Excel

Business partnering

Communication

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Part-qualified or QBE

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP / Accounting system

Costing software

Job description

Axon Moore is seeking an experienced Commercial Management Accountant in Halifax to support financial reporting, operational performance and commercial decision‑making. You will work with operational teams and senior management to drive profitability and growth.

The role focuses on month‑end reporting, cost control, budgeting and forecasting, with strong emphasis on data analysis and business partnering. Suitable candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent experience.