Management Accountant (Manufacturing)
At a Glance
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Manufacturing environment, cost accounting focus
- Newry based, with travel to a nearby production site
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape how finance supports a growing operational business
About the Company
A well-established, family-owned business with multiple sites across Northern Ireland and ROI and a strong reputation built on quality, reliability and long-standing customer relationships. The business operates across several divisions and is currently investing in the development of its finance function to better support operational decision making across the group.
The Role
A hands-on management accounting role with a strong cost accounting and manufacturing focus. You will work across multiple departments within the group, providing critical financial insight to drive profitability through cost control, variance analysis and inventory management. This is a key role within the finance team with real scope to influence how financial information is used across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Own cost accounting across raw materials, labour and overheads, leading month-end stock takes, reconciliations and valuations
- Analyse performance through detailed variance analysis, identifying discrepancies between standard and actual costs to drive waste reduction and margin improvement
- Produce monthly management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow reports, ensuring compliance with financial controls and audit requirements
- Manage annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, providing insight to support operational decision making
- Partner with sales and operations teams to enhance reporting and deliver clear, actionable financial data to non-finance stakeholders
What You'll Need
Essential:
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a manufacturing, production or engineering environment
- Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis
- Analytical with the ability to influence operational stakeholders
- Full driving licence valid in the UK and access to a car
Desirable:
- Experience working across multiple entities or group structures
- Track record of process improvement within a finance function
Why Apply
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Genuine opportunity for career development within a growing group
