Management Accountant

Title: Management Accountant Type: 3-month FTC (potential permanency) Location: Ferrybridge/Leeds (Hybrid working available) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience) + bonus & benefits Our client is a global manufacturing group with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. They are now seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to join their finance team, offering hybrid working and excellent career progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities: * Partner with operational and senior stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes * Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of the month-end close process * Deliver detailed variance analysis, providing clear and actionable insights into financial and operational performance * Provide financial analysis and commentary to support business decision-making and improve profitability * Support the development and monitoring of KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities to senior management * Work closely with operational teams to improve cost control, efficiency, and overall financial performance * Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives * Support balance sheet reviews and ensure integrity of financial data and reporting * Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting, and systems * Provide ad-hoc financial modelling, scenario analysis, and commercial support as required Candidate Requirements: * Qualified or part-qualified (finalist) accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) * Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar commercially focused role * Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes * Proven ability to deliver meaningful variance analysis and financial insights * Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders * Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments is advantageous * Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems * Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills