A successful and growing SME business in Caerphilly have created a new role for a Management Accountant.

Reporting to the Finance Director in a finance team of six, this role will be suitable for candidates with demonstrable experience in the Manufacturing sector. Working closely with Operational teams to produce KPI and MI reports to bring about process improvements, enhance efficiency and drive profitability.

The company has a relatively small headcount in comparison to turnover, therefore the culture is tight knit and everyone has the will and drive to ensure the business performs well.

Management Accountant duties

• Preparation and development of KPIs.
• Support Operations team in the development of management information reporting.
• Stock accounting including yield analysis and waste reporting.
• Preparation and analysis of manufacturing variances – labour and materials.
• Assist with product costings and post-launch evaluation.
• Provide cover for other roles within the finance team.
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.
• Truly understand Operations processes and procedures to analyse and suggest improvements.

Management Accountant person specification

• Ideally a Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA).
• Manufacturing sector experience.
• Able to take a systematic and logical approach.
• Well organised and rigorous.
• Never gives up, proactive focus on getting things done and always has a plan to meet or exceed targets.
• Uses thinking skills to decide, prioritise and plan.
• Ability to balance short term requirements with long term objectives to achieve goals.
• Able to work effectively within busy office environment, with excellent communication skills, working with colleagues to do what is best for the Company as a whole.

An outstanding opportunity for an individual to ‘take ownership’ of a newly created role who will be able to see the results of their work.

This role would be suitable for a candidate who has experience as a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst, Commercial Analyst etc.

As well as the salary there are 25 days annual leave, onsite parking and a study support package if needed.

If this role is not quite right for you but know someone who might be suitable, be sure to make use of our Candidate Referral Scheme.

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment is acting as a Finance Recruitment Agency to appoint this role on behalf of a client.