Management Accountant

This role has a strong focus on manufacturing, cost drivers and gross margin ownership. Based in Cheltenham, it combines hands-on costing with commercial insight, working closely with production to improve visibility and performance.

Client Details

This role sits within a well-established global engineering group in the industrial and manufacturing sector, known for its focus on operational excellence and a collaborative, professional environment.

Description

• Take ownership of works order variances, understanding key drivers across materials, labour and overhead
• Analyse and report on gross margin performance, providing clear insight into production and cost efficiencies
• Support month-end reporting, including cost analysis and P&L insight for key areas of the business
• Partner closely with manufacturing to improve cost visibility and identify opportunities to reduce waste
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting, with a focus on production costs and performance trends
• Support the ongoing development and automation of reporting alongside the data team
• Assist with inventory and stock analysis, including obsolescence reviews

Profile

• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment, with a strong grasp of cost drivers and processes
• Proven understanding of works order variances and cost/margin analysis
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with confidence handling large data sets
• Experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards experience beneficial)
• Comfortable working closely with operations and non-finance stakeholders
• Solid understanding of standard costing principles
• Part-qualified or qualified (CIMA preferred), or qualified by experience
• Proactive, inquisitive mindset with strong attention to detail

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 plus bonus potential
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days onsite in Cheltenham)
• Strong benefits package including private healthcare and 27 days holiday
• Opportunity to step into a visible, commercially focused role within a global engineering group
• Exposure to manufacturing operations and ongoing investment in systems and reporting