Senior Management Accountant

Location: Houghton Regis

Senior Management Accountant

Full-time, Permanent  On-site 5 days per week  Dunstable

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.

ReeVR Talent are representing a market-leading, growing business in the aerospace and defence sector, seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an exciting time to join as the business is undergoing rapid expansion, including a move to a larger, modern facility within the coming months. The Senior Management Accountant will be part of a small, tight-knit team, where collaboration and team fit are key, and their work will have a direct impact on business performance.

What the Senior Management Accountant will be responsible for:

Partnering with operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance
Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and insightful commentary
Leading budgeting and forecasting for assigned business areas
Supporting cost centre owners with financial planning and control
Analysing product costing, margins, and overall profitability
Providing financial modelling and scenario analysis for business cases and investment decisions
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies
Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting processes
Identifying and implementing improvements to financial reporting and efficiency
Supporting the implementation and optimisation of ERP and reporting systems
Acting as a key finance contact on cross-functional projects and initiatives

What we’re looking for in the Senior Management Accountant:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear communicator with the ability to influence non-finance colleagues
Commercial, proactive mindset with a business-partnering approach
High attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent time management and reliability
Advanced Excel skills and experience with any ERP systems (Epicor desirable)
Understanding of manufacturing finance, product costing, and margin analysis is highly desirable

Experience:

Proven experience in management accounting or finance business partnering
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
Solid experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

This role is ideal for someone who wants to thrive as a Senior Management Accountant, values being part of a small, collaborative team, enjoys working on site, and wants their finance expertise to directly influence business performance.

If you are ready to step into this Senior Management Accountant role and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you