The OpportunityA growing and commercially focused engineering business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant / Finance Manager to join its team.Reporting to senior leadership, this is a highly visible role with responsibility for delivering accurate, insightful financial information to support strategic and operational decision-making across the business and wider group.You will play a key role in driving performance, improving processes, and strengthening financial control, while partnering with stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, including detailed P&L and supporting analysis
• Submission of financial KPIs with high-quality commentary to senior leadership and Board
• Development of budgets, forecasts, and scenario modelling
• Variance analysis with clear, actionable insight into performance
• Management and optimisation of working capital, including oversight of AP/AR functions
• Monthly Work in Progress (WIP) valuation
• Business partnering across departments to support commercial decision-making
• Monitoring spend against budget and driving cost control initiatives
• Development of financial models to support operational and strategic decisions
• Oversight of statutory compliance and audit process
• Supporting continuous improvement of finance systems, including automation and reporting tools

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar commercial finance role
• Strong management accounting and financial analysis background
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments desirable
• Advanced Excel skills, with strong systems awareness
• Proven ability to partner with operational teams and influence decision-making
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and business performance

What's on Offer

• Key role with strong exposure to Board-level reporting
• Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting
• Broad, commercially focused role with real business impact
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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