Management Accountant - Specialist, Business Finance Commercial

Management Accountant

Looking for a finance role where you can influence business decisions, partner with operational leaders and help drive performance?

We're looking for a Management Accountant (Specialist, Business Finance Commercial) to join our business in Plymouth. This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with operations, production and finance teams to provide key insights into business performance, costs and profitability.

You'll play a key role in supporting operational decision-making, improving reporting and helping deliver productivity and cost-reduction initiatives across the site.

What will you do?

• Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse production costs and variances.
• Own and lead the annual standard cost build process.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting processes, including supporting new product costing activities.
• Create and enhance management reporting and KPIs that provide greater visibility of business performance.
• Partner with operational teams to identify, implement and track productivity improvement projects.
• Support capital investment appraisals and business cases.
• Contribute to quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across finance and operations on business improvement projects.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Experience in management accounting, cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach and confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• CIMA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or studying towards qualification.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline preferred.
• Around five years' experience in a relevant finance environment.

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role with direct influence on commercial strategy and business performance
• Opportunities to lead digitization initiatives and shape the future of finance operations
• Collaborative, growth-focused culture that values your expertise and development

Bring your financial expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today!

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For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 46,400 - GBP 69,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

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