Group Management Accountant – Growing Manufacturing Business

We’re exclusively partnering on a retained search with a fast-moving, innovative manufacturer that supplies a remarkable variety of products to organisations nationwide. With decades of proven success and fresh ambitions for the future, they blend the scale and stability of a market leader with the warmth and energy of a people-first culture.

This is an environment where finance plays a central role in shaping the future, providing the insight and analysis that drives confident decision-making. For an ambitious Group Management Accountant, it offers the opportunity to continue developing your skills and experience in a supportive setting, while contributing to a business that’s evolving and expanding its reach.

The Role:

As Group Management Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of the finance function, consolidating results across multiple entities, delivering insightful reporting, and supporting key commercial decisions. You’ll work closely with operational teams, have a voice in shaping processes, and bring your manufacturing sector expertise to help drive efficiency and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing timely, accurate monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
• Consolidating results across multiple business units and entities
• Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles in partnership with operational teams
• Providing meaningful financial analysis to influence strategic and commercial decisions
• Monitoring cost control, margin performance, and working capital
• Maintaining robust financial controls, reconciliations, and processes
• Liaising with external auditors during year-end
• Supporting ERP enhancements and reporting automation
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and treasury management
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting and business partnering

What We’re Looking For:

• Newly qualified or finalist accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential
• Proven track record with group accounts, intracompany transactions, and consolidations
• Strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally
• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working (pattern to be agreed)
• 33 days holiday (including Christmas closure and bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working, although predominantly office based
• Free parking on-site
• Annual wellbeing allowance after 1 year of service
• Regular prize draws and social events
• Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture
• The chance to shape the finance function of a growing, ambitious business

Apply now to take your next career step in a company where your expertise will grow alongside the business.

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