Management Accountant - ESTABLISHED MANUFACTURING LEADER

Up to £45,000 + 15% Bonus - Peterborough - Permanent

Our client, a well-respected global manufacturing group with a rich 50+ year heritage, is seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant. They've built their success on innovation, quality, and exceptional people - demonstrated by their outstanding staff retention and development record.

The Role: Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in commercial financial control. Working from their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, you'll be joining a business that combines traditional manufacturing excellence with modern financial practices.

Management Accountant Key Responsibilities:

• Drive commercial financial reporting, ensuring accuracy of sales and COGS across manufacturing operations
• Partner with commercial teams on pricing strategies, contract management and production cost analysis
• Lead monthly reporting cycles, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Oversee inventory valuations and cost optimization initiatives
• Manage key reconciliations and commercial cost recovery programs

The Ideal Management Accountant Will Offer:

• Strong manufacturing/production finance background
• Advanced Excel skills with SAP experience
• Proven experience in variance analysis, forecasting and management reporting
• Understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and margin analysis
• Additional European language skills advantageous

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary £40,000-£45,000
• 15% performance bonus
• Excellent career progression
• Supportive, people-focused culture
• Modern manufacturing environment with exceptional facilities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that combines manufacturing heritage with a progressive approach to finance. Their commitment to staff development is evidenced by numerous internal promotions within their finance team.