Management Accountant Location: Near Durham (on-site role) Contract: Permanent, full-time Newman Stewart is partnering with a manufacturing organisation near Durham to recruit a Management Accountant. Our client is a world-leading manufacturer and a market leader in its field. They are growing, well backed and ambitious. Job Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware Management Accountant to join the finance team. In this key role, you will provide accurate financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and help drive cost efficiency and profitability in manufacturing operations. You will prepare timely management accounts, analyse variances, support budgeting and forecasting, and work closely with the senior leadership team in a fast-paced, engineering-led manufacturing environment. Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis with meaningful commentary. Support the annual budgeting process and produce regular forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.Analyse manufacturing costs, including direct materials, labour, and overheads, to support accurate product costing and margin analysis.Provide commercial financial support to operational teams on production efficiency, project costing, and capital expenditure appraisals.Monitor cash flow, working capital, and inventory levels, producing regular cash flow forecasts.Assist