THE OPPORTUNITY:

We’re looking for an immediately available Accountant with strong manufacturing sector experience to step into a key role as UK Finance Manager. Joining a fast-paced, dynamic business, you’ll take ownership of UK legal entity reporting, support operational teams with stock and production management, lead variance analysis, strengthen financial controls, and manage a small finance team. This is a high-impact role with the potential for longer-term opportunities.

RELEVANT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
• Strong previous experience working within manufacturing companies
• Experience dealing with all aspects of accounting for production / stock
• Experience in variance analysis in ERP systems is favorable

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of stock / manufacturing costing using different methods
• Logical / rigorous approach to analysis and decision making
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-financial colleagues
• Good Excel skills
• Ability to work out how a finance system is valuing stock, and structure any new set up to ensure the system is working as desired
• Ability to establish and maintain a strong control environment
• Ability to take a complex issue and break it down into simple actions and plans