Management Accountant

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our finance team within a leading packaging business. This role is responsible for providing accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and commercial support to the Senior Leadership Team and operational management.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering month-end reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, maintaining robust financial controls, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and supporting management information.
• Prepare meaningful financial reports and analysis to assist senior management with commercial and operational decisions.
• Ensure all financial reporting is completed within agreed deadlines and maintains a high level of accuracy.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, highlighting key variances and providing clear analysis.
• Support the business in identifying financial risks and opportunities throughout the financial year.

Cost Management

• Promote strong financial control across all areas of the business.
• Work closely with departmental managers to monitor expenditure, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve financial performance.
• Provide constructive challenge and financial guidance where appropriate.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Support the planning and completion of monthly and quarterly stock takes.
• Ensure inventory is accurately valued and investigate any stock variances in a timely manner.
• Work alongside operational teams to maintain effective stock control processes.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Assist with the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial control activities in line with company policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal governance standards.

Business Partnering

• Build strong working relationships with operational teams across the packaging business.
• Provide financial insight, guidance, and challenge to support business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CPA).
• At least two years' experience within a manufacturing environment in a finance or management accounting role.
• Demonstrable experience producing monthly management accounts within strict reporting deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Experience using ERP systems is essential.
• Knowledge of SAP, Hyperion, or similar financial reporting systems would be advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical capability.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, organised, and results-focused.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Positive approach to problem solving with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative team player who is professional, dependable, and committed to supporting the wider business.