Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established manufacturing firm based in Stoke-on-Trent, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The business has a strong reputation in its sector and is experiencing continued growth, making this an exciting time to become part of the team. Your new roleAs a Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and driving business performance. Your responsibilities will include:Prepare monthly management accounts, including PandL, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.Maintain and update standard costs, BOMs, routings, and labour/machine rates.Analyse manufacturing variances: PPV, material usage, labour, overheads, and efficiency.Oversee stock valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; investigate discrepancies and support stock counts.Produce margin, overhead, and production cost reports with clear insights for operational teams.Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling for production and operational decision-making.Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain to challenge performance and improve cost control.Monitor KPIs across manufacturing operations and highlight risks, trends, and opportunities.Strengthen financial controls around stock, costing, and manufacturing processes; assist with audits.Drive process improvements and enhance system use within the finance and operations workflow.What you''ll need to succeedFully qualifi