ENVIRONMENT:

A company headquartered in Germany that emphasizes innovation for growth is seeking a Management Accountant who will be responsible for overseeing financial management activities within a manufacturing environment while also supporting group consolidation and reporting across the organization. This role combines strong expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting with the ability to manage financial consolidations for a multi-entity structure. The successful candidate will work closely with the finance team and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, cost control, and strategic financial planning across both manufacturing operations and the wider group.

DUTIES:

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance:

• Calculate and analyse standard costs for products, materials, labour, and overhead within the manufacturing environment.
• Maintain and update cost accounting systems to ensure accurate allocation of costs to products and services.
• Perform variance analysis (e.g., material, labour, overhead) and provide insights to drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead cost modelling efforts for new products and production processes, ensuring that manufacturing costs are aligned with pricing strategies and profitability goals.

Group Consolidation & Reporting:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely consolidation of financial results for all subsidiaries and entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with group accounting policies and applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Ensure that intercompany transactions are properly eliminated, and any necessary adjustments for group reporting are made.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for both individual entities and the consolidated group.
• Provide variance analysis and interpret financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Review performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and advising on actions to improve business performance.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process for manufacturing operations, as well as group-wide financial planning, including sales, production costs, and overheads.
• Provide input into the group-level forecast process, ensuring that manufacturing and operational data are accurately reflected.
• Assist in developing financial models to project future performance and capital requirements at both the subsidiary and group level.
• Provide monthly and quarterly forecasting support, revising projections based on actual performance and business changes.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Oversee and ensure accurate inventory management, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, across manufacturing sites.
• Lead the monthly reconciliation of inventory values, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and financial standards.
• Support inventory control processes by identifying cost-saving opportunities related to raw materials, production efficiency, and supply chain management.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Support:

• Provide detailed financial analysis on product profitability, cost structure optimization, and capital expenditure planning for both the manufacturing division and the broad