Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Manufacturing SME - Dudley

Location: Dudley (On-site)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

A well-established international manufacturing business is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant, with strong manufacturing experience, to join its finance team in a highly visible role offering genuine progression opportunities.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key part in delivering robust financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving operational performance across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their responsibilities and develop towards a future Finance Manager position.

Operating within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll work closely with both finance and operational teams, gaining exposure to all areas of the business while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and long-term growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, providing meaningful analysis and insight
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities across multiple business functions
• Deliver detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve performance
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations and strong financial controls
• Partner with operational teams to enhance costing, stock management and margin performance
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes, including audit requirements and statutory compliance
• Produce KPI reporting to aid business decision-making and operational effectiveness
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Assist in the development and mentoring of a small finance team

About You

You will be a proactive and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys operating within a manufacturing environment and building strong relationships across a business.

You will ideally have:

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification (or Finalist or qualified by experience)
• Previous management accounting experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment
• Strong experience of management reporting, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis
• Excellent Excel and systems skills, with a data-driven approach to problem solving
• Experience supporting operational stakeholders with costing, stock and profitability analysis
• A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence where appropriate
• Ambition to develop your career towards a Finance Manager position

Why Apply?

• Join a successful and financially stable international manufacturing business
• Work closely with an experienced Finance Director and senior leadership team
• Gain broad commercial exposure across finance and operations
• Enjoy genuine career progression with a clear pathway towards Finance Manager
• Be part of a collaborative culture where your ideas and improvements are valued
• Take ownership of a varied role where you can make a visible impact on business performance

If you're an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role that offers both challenge and progression, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.