Senior Management Accountant

Location: Cheshire West and Chester

Senior Management Accountant
Cheshire (hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits
Medlock Partners are delighted to be assisting our client, a highly regarded and respected FMCG business in the Cheshire area as they look to appoint an experienced Senior Management Accountant. The Senior Management Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and will play a key role in supporting the financial performance, control and decision-making of the business. Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the role will be responsible for delivering high-quality management information, robust financial controls and insightful analysis to senior stakeholders.
This is a critical role in supporting the business through its next phase of stabilisation and growth following its recent acquisition out of administration.
Senior Management Accountant responsibilities:
 
* Production of monthly management accounts in line with group timetables
 
* Ownership of balance sheet integrity, including preparation and review of reconciliations
 
* Preparation of budgets, forecasts and reforecasts, working closely with operational teams
 
* Variance analysis with clear, actionable commentary for senior management
 
* Support statutory reporting processes and year-end audit requirements
 
* Act as a finance business partner to operations, supply chain and production teams
 
* Provide cost analysis including labour, yield, waste, overhead absorption and product costing
 
* Support continuous improvement initiatives through financial insight and challenge
 
* Monitor and report on KPIs relevant to manufacturing performance
 
* Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting
 
* Support system developments, upgrades or integrations as required
 
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
 
* Support and mentor junior finance team members where required
 
* Build strong working relationships with non-finance stakeholders
 
* Act as a trusted point of contact for financial queries across the business
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
 
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
 
* Strong experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
 
* Proven track record in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
 
* Excellent balance sheet and reconciliation expertise
 
* Ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities
 
* Strong Excel and general financial systems capability
Desirable
 
* Experience with in food manufacturing or FMCG
 
* Exposure to businesses undergoing change, restructuring or transformation
The successful individual will join the business at a pivotal stage and amidst a period of transition. You will have a direct impact on the future success of the business and make a considerable impact from day one