NXTGEN have an immediate requirement for an Interim Management Accountant to join a leading manufacturing business based near Holmes Chapel. The role is initially offered on a 12 month fixed term contract with the potential for something longer term for the right candidate. As Management Accountant you will support the delivery of the month end close, business partnering with cost centre leaders to provide insight on financial performance vs plan. You will be heavily involved in the budgeting and forecasting cycles, reviewing and investigating variances as well as identifying potential opportunities for cost saving or efficiencies. This Management Accountant role will join a small but high performing finance team who are also in the process of upgrading their ERP system. As a result you can expect to support on ad hoc finance related tasks as well as the SAP project.

Key responsibilities within the role will include:

• Month end Management Accounts production as well as monthly cost centre reviews and reporting
• Continually review budget performance vs plan, identifying and investigating variances
• Review short, medium and longer term financial forecasts ensuring the business remains on track to achieve financial objectives
• Review standard costings and ensure costing models are accurate and up to date
• Capex review as required
• Ad hoc project support to the SAP ERP implementation project

The successful candidate will ideally be available to interview and commence work at short notice. You will hold a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) and will have a proven management accounting background. Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to partner with cost centre leaders. Previous experience gained within a manufacturing or product based environment would be highly desirable with experience of stock or product costing significantly advantageous but not essential. Prior experience with SAP would also be advantageous given the ongoing ERP project within the business.

It's an exciting time to be joining this business with lots of positive change. As a result there could be opportunities for this role to be extended or made permanent for the right candidate.