Full job descriptionThe Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a market-leading engineering and manufacturing business in North Yorkshire during a significant period of transformation, investment and growth. This is a highly visible Management Accountant role that combines core management accounting responsibilities with commercial analysis, operational business partnering and project-focused financial support.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:
*Produce accurate monthly management accounts and supporting analysis
*Deliver meaningful variance analysis and performance reporting
*Support budgeting, forecasting and planning processes
*Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business
*Analyse contract and project performance
*Provide financial insight to support decision-making and profitability
*Monitor costs, margins and operational performance indicators
*Challenge and support budget holders to improve financial outcomes
*Support month-end close activities and reporting deadlines
*Drive reporting improvements and strengthen internal controls
*Assist with year-end activities and audit requirements
*Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations

You Will Be/Have:
*ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or nearing qualification
*Strong management accounting and analytical skills
*Advanced Excel capability
*Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction or project-based environments would be advantageous
*Strong commercial awareness and a desire to understand operational performance
*Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
*Experience of budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis
*A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
*Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
*Confidence building relationships across all levels of the business
*A genuine interest in partnering with operational teams rather than purely producing reports

Benefits:
*Competitive salary
*Hybrid working arrangement
*Exposure to senior finance leadership
*Significant interaction with operational and commercial teams
*Opportunity to influence business performance and decision-making
*Broad role offering both financial and commercial exposure
*Ongoing career development opportunities within a large and evolving organisation
*Varied position with exposure to manufacturing, projects and operational finance
*Supportive team environment during an exciting period of organisational development and growth