Senior Manufacturing Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Accountant for a 6-month contract in Hemel Hempstead. This role is perfect for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong manufacturing finance background. You will act as a key finance partner across multiple manufacturing sites, leading cost roll processes and ensuring robust cost control. Your expertise in SAP and Excel will be crucial in delivering accurate inventory reporting and enhancing financial visibility. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on financial performance in a global operations environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cost accountant or manufacturing accountant is essential.
• Strong background in SAP, particularly with standard costing and inventory modules.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key finance partner to operations across five manufacturing sites globally.
• Lead and support cost roll processes, including SAP standard costing updates.

Skills

Cost Accounting

SAP Standard Costing

Excel (Power Query, Macros)

Financial Analysis

Inventory Management

Education

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

SAP

Excel

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Senior Manufacturing Accountant, Hemel Hempstead

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Client:

Robert Half

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Accountant (6-Month Contract)
Location: Hemel
Contract Length: 6 months

Robert Half are recruiting for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Accountant to support a leading global business on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing finance background to step into a highly visible, hands-on role within global operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key finance partner to operations across five manufacturing sites globally
• Lead and support cost roll processes, including SAP standard costing updates and variance analysis
• Deliver accurate inventory reporting, including provisions and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure robust cost control, analysing under/over absorption and driving transparency in manufacturing costs
• Support planning cycles, including quarterly forecasts, strategic plans, and board-level reporting
• Work closely with plant finance and operations teams to enhance financial visibility and decision-making

Key Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a cost accountant or manufacturing accountant is essential
• Strong background in SAP, particularly with standard costing and inventory modules
• Excellent Excel skills, including Power Query and macro writing
• Comfortable working across international teams in a matrixed environment
• Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA) preferred, though strong experience will be considered

This contract role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a manufacturing environment and is confident managing complex data and driving financial performance.

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