Job Description
(Specified Purpose contract) Reporting to the Head of Financing & Purchasing, the Management Accountant will be a key supporting figure within the Company. Working as part of the Finance and Purchasing team, the successful candidate will play a key role between the Finance function and Operations in supporting the sites financial objectives. Areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to: Provides and maintains manufacturing cost and standard cost systems with the Head of Finance & Purchasing. Be the primary business partner between the finance function and Operations. Lead the preparation of the annual budget. Determine the actual costs for the site in order to control the budget, to establish costs for production and to establish the value of stock. Prepare the standard costs for the future years with the aim of achieving targets based on forecast of Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing evolution. Provide input on the forecasting process by analysing trends and patterns, determining the impact, and making recommendations for the Site. Prepare monthly variance analysis and commentary. Assist the Head of Finance & Purchasing with various other duties relating to costing, reporting and budget. The Management Accountant will be expected to be a strong communicator, respect for confidentiality, be highly organised, proactive and demonstrate flexibility in mindset and approach. This role will also require the successful candidate to be a problem solver, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment by multi-tasking, meeting tight deadlines and communicating across multiple teams effectively. Strong costing, analytical and reporting skills are essential. The candidate must be partly qualified or qualified CIMA/ACCA/CPA, with a minimum of 2-3 years post qualified experience. Industry experience would be a distinct advantage. Previous MS Office and ERP experience are essential for this role. Benefits: Flexitime Medical Aid / Health Care Meal Allowance / Canteen hybrid