Manufacturing Finance Controller — Costing & Budgets

Grassroots Recruitment Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Grassroots Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant in Blackburn for a niche manufacturing business. You will report to the MD, provide accurate financial information and support budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities.

The role requires CIMA (or equivalent) and a strong manufacturing accounting background, with duties including costings, variance analysis and management reporting. A 10% bonus is included.

Qualifications

• Qualified / Part Qualified CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of cost centre management and budgeting.
• Ability to advise non-financial managers clearly.

Responsibilities

• Costing of processes, COGS and management of gross margins.
• Annual and half-year forecast / reforecast with variance analysis.
• Cost centre management and cost control.
• Investigating price increases.
• Producing monthly / quarterly management reports.
• Collaborating with department managers on costs and improvements.

Skills

Costing of processes

COGS management

Forecasting & variance analysis

Management reporting

Continuous improvement projects

Education

CIMA or equivalent (Part Qualified)

Job description

Grassroots Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant in Blackburn for a niche manufacturing business. You will report to the MD, provide accurate financial information and support budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities.

The role requires CIMA (or equivalent) and a strong manufacturing accounting background, with duties including costings, variance analysis and management reporting. A 10% bonus is included.