Senior Management Accountant

Our client is seeing a Senior Management Accountant whose key role i s to guide financial decisions, driving profitability, and supporting sustainable growth within a fast-paced manufacturing FMCG environment. What You'll Do Analyse and interpret financial and operational performance to support business decision-making. Lead costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting across key product and operational areas. Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance packs. Maintain full IFRS-compliant accounting records and ensure strong internal controls. Partner with Production, Sales, and Operations teams to optimise efficiency and profitability. Oversee month-end close, stock reconciliations, and standard costing reviews. Support audits, risk management, and financial governance. Drive improvements in ERP systems, reporting automation, and business intelligence (BI) dashboards. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior finance team members. What You'll Bring BCom Degree (or equivalent qualification). CIMA qualification (or studying towards it) highly beneficial. 5 years' experience in management accounting, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment. Strong hands-on experience in costing and margin management . Advanced Excel skills (Power BI experience a plus). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities. High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Who You Are Strategic thinker with excellent business acumen. Detail-oriented, organised, and results-driven. Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Team player who leads by example and drives continuous improvement.