Manufacturing Site Accountant - Budgeting & Analysis

MacGregor Black; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor Black is representing an established consumer products business in Blackpool, recruiting a Site Accountant/Management Accountant to support the site finance team. You will provide financial insight, drive performance, and collaborate with operations to improve profitability.

The role covers management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and variance analysis, with regular interaction across finance and operating teams. A proactive, commercially minded approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or operation environment.
• Qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent accounting experience.
• Experience as Management/Site/Cost accountant or similar role.
• Good understanding of management accounts, month-end processes and reporting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Exposure to product costing or manufacturing cost control is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle financial data.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and site performance information.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and trends.
• Support annual budgets and regular financial forecasts.
• Assist with product costing and manufacturing cost analysis including standard costing.
• Complete month-end activities including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Monitor stock and inventory with operational teams to keep records accurate.
• Produce regular financial reports and management insights.
• Collaborate with production and operations to improve financial performance.
• Support internal and external audit requirements and financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.
• Provide financial support on business projects and initiatives.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Strong communication

ERP experience

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

MacGregor Black is representing an established consumer products business in Blackpool, recruiting a Site Accountant/Management Accountant to support the site finance team. You will provide financial insight, drive performance, and collaborate with operations to improve profitability.

The role covers management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and variance analysis, with regular interaction across finance and operating teams. A proactive, commercially minded approach is essential.