Senior Management Accountant

Reevr Talent Ltd; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in Houghton Regis is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team. This full-time role offers a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and requires proven experience in management accounting. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams and drive financial performance. Excellent analytical, communication, and detail-oriented skills are essential, along with advanced Excel knowledge and an understanding of manufacturing finance. Join a collaborative team and make a significant impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting or finance business partnering.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Solid experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for assigned business areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Advanced Excel skills

Understanding of manufacturing finance

Tools

Epicor

Job description

Senior Management Accountant

Full-time, Permanent On-site 5 days per week Dunstable

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.

ReeVR Talent are representing a market‑leading, growing business in the aerospace and defence sector, seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an exciting time to join as the business is undergoing rapid expansion, including a move to a larger, modern facility within the coming months. The Senior Management Accountant will be part of a small, tight‑knit team, where collaboration and team fit are key, and their work will have a direct impact on business performance.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance
• Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and insightful commentary
• Leading budgeting and forecasting for assigned business areas
• Supporting cost centre owners with financial planning and control
• Analysing product costing, margins, and overall profitability
• Providing financial modelling and scenario analysis for business cases and investment decisions
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies
• Supporting year‑end audit and statutory reporting processes
• Identifying and implementing improvements to financial reporting and efficiency
• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of ERP and reporting systems
• Acting as a key finance contact on cross‑functional projects and initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Clear communicator with the ability to influence non‑finance colleagues
• Commercial, proactive mindset with a business‑partnering approach
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management and reliability
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with any ERP systems (Epicor desirable)
• Understanding of manufacturing finance, product costing, and margin analysis is highly desirable

Experience

• Proven experience in management accounting or finance business partnering
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Solid experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

This role is ideal for someone who wants to thrive as a Senior Management Accountant, values being part of a small, collaborative team, enjoys working on site, and wants their finance expertise to directly influence business performance.

If you are ready to step into this Senior Management Accountant role and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.