Management Accountant

Seymour John Ltd • Permanent • Dudley, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £50k - £55k / year • 8h ago

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.

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