Our client, a large leading organisation in its field is seeking a Financial Controller / Management Accountant to join their team on a contract basis for one year.As Management Accountant the work will be varied and will require strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities. There will be potential travel to other UK sites. The role is based onsite for at least 80% of the time.Responsibilities will include: Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local and central operational / controlling teams Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)About you:You will be a Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with experience in a manufacturing or commercial