Are you a qualified accountant with hands-on experience in manufacturing finance?
We’re supporting a leading international manufacturing business in the search for a Commercial Management Accountant. The role will focus on providing financial leadership to the UK production unit while also offering oversight to a European site. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background who thrives on partnering with operational teams and driving commercial insight.
You’ll be joining a truly global business, gaining wide exposure to cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting—an environment where you’ll be able to make a real impact.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £60,000
- Annual bonus scheme
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working – 1 day from home each week
- A generous pension scheme
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the plant manager and operational leads, providing clear financial guidance and challenge.
- Deliver insightful analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Review and interpret monthly results, trends and variances, offering practical recommendations.
- Take ownership of accurate monthly reporting and core accounting processes.
- Lead annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Maintain accurate product costings and inventory data across multiple sites.
- Manage and strengthen inventory controls, including cycle counts and asset safeguarding.
- Support capital investment planning and fixed asset management.
About You
- A fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
- Proven and recent experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong track record in product costing, cost control and inventory accounting.
- Confident using ERP systems (SAP experience would be an advantage).
- Advanced Excel skills and strong IT capability.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate across functions.