Financial Analyst - Manufacturing - Do you have manufacturing-sector accounting experience and want a role where you can get close to production and make a measurable impact on cost control and profitability? We're looking for an AAT qualified (or part-qualified) Financial Analyst to strengthen this large established engineering companies cost accounting and reporting capability, support pricing and margin analysis, and play an active role in the implementation of a new ERP system.
What the ideal candidate is looking for
A manufacturing-focused finance role with ownership of product costing and stock/BOM analysis
The chance to partner with production and influence operational performance through better data and insight
A business where your analysis supports pricing decisions, margin improvement and cost-saving initiatives
Involvement in a major systems change (ERP implementation), with opportunities to improve processes
About You
Essential: previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment (costing, inventory/BOM, production collaboration)
AAT qualified or part-qualified
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communicator with the ability to work across finance, production and senior management
Calm, pragmatic and diplomatic when dealing with pressure or challenging situations
Strong organisation, time management and IT skills (ERP/stock system experience beneficial)
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain and support cost accounting systems and processes
Prepare and analyse product costings, including costing purchased materials
Reconcile monthly stock movements within the stock system
Monitor bills of material and inventory movements monthly
Analyse manufacturing process costs and identify efficiency/cost-saving opportunities
Review profit margins and support pricing discussions and decisions
Assess labour rates and review actual hourly rates against expectations
Liaise with production to validate manufacturing performance and data accuracy
Produce monthly and quarterly management reports for senior leadership
Support ad hoc analysis and project work as required
Assist with financial reports/statements, general ledger postings and statements
Manage cashbooks, including monthly reconciliations and journal postings
Provide support to the Finance Manager, Accounts Manager and wider Accounts team
Support the business through the implementation of the new ERP system
This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.
