Management Accountant

Management Accountant - Permanent

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: 50,000- 60,000 (Depending on experience), plus bonus and benefits

Working Hours: Full-time, on-site

Are you a hands-on Management Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're supporting a well-established and growing FMCG manufacturer seeking a proactive finance professional to join their expanding operation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will take ownership of monthly reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis that will directly influence commercial decisions and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, P&L statements, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with key stakeholders and analyse variances.
• Monitor and forecast cash flow, manage working capital, and assist with treasury activities.
• Support continuous improvement projects and wider commercial initiatives.
• Maintain robust accounting controls, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support audits and tax submissions.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues within the finance team.

About You

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within Food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA or AAT).
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and confident working with financial systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to partner effectively across departments.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive in solving problems and improving processes.

Why Apply?

Join a growing, values-led FMCG manufacturer at an exciting stage of its journey. This hands-on Management Accountant role offers real ownership, visibility across departments, and the chance to influence commercial decisions that drive profitability. Ideal for individuals who appreciate variety, autonomy, and being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

If you're ready to make an impact in a growing FMCG manufacturer where finance truly shapes the future, we'd love to hear from you.