Senior Management Accountant

Location: City

I'm currently partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Leeds that is looking to recruit a Senior Management Accountant to join its senior finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where you'll play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic business decisions.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the business, providing high-quality financial reporting, commercial insight, and business partnering across operations. This is a varied role that offers genuine influence, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to contribute to ongoing business growth and process improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts with insightful commentary
• Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes
• Monitoring manufacturing performance, including production costs, inventory, margins, and key operational KPIs
• Producing detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and presenting findings to senior management
• Business partnering with operational and departmental managers to drive performance, improve profitability, and support cost control initiatives
• Managing cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting capital expenditure planning, investment appraisals, and business case preparation
• Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior members of the finance team
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvements across finance processes, reporting, and systems

About you:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Previous experience as a Senior Management Accountant, Management Accountant, or a proven Management Accountant ready to step into a more senior position
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills
• Manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a thriving manufacturing business. If you're looking for a broad, commercially focused role where you can make a genuine impact while progressing your career in a senior accounting role, I'd be keen to speak with you.