Management Accountant

West Bromwich

£45,000 - £55,000



This West Bromwich-based engineering SME requires a commercially focused Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and forward‑looking guidance. You'll work closely with Ops, Production and Commercial teams to drive efficiency, margin improvement and growth and you'll have the potential to step up in the medium to long term as the business continues to grow.



Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning.
• Deliver product costing, margin analysis, and cost control insight.
• Monitor manufacturing variances, inventory, and operational KPIs.
• Provide financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Assist with CAPEX appraisals and business cases.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support audit and statutory processes.
• Manage monthly payroll in line with HMRC requirements.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
• Work closely with production and commercial teams to align financial and operational performance.

About You

• Part‑qualified, finalist, or qualified (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent). QBE considered too.
• Experience in a similar management accounting role.
• Strong costing, variance analysis, and financial modelling skills.
• Confident working with operational teams in a manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to improvement.

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