Full job descriptionFinancial Analyst - Manufacturing - Do you have manufacturing-sector accounting experience and want a role where you can get close to production and make a measurable impact on cost control and profitability? We’re looking for an AAT qualified (or part-qualified) Financial Analyst to strengthen this large established engineering companies cost accounting and reporting capability, support pricing and margin analysis, and play an active role in the implementation of a new ERP system.
What the ideal candidate is looking for
*A manufacturing-focused finance role with ownership of product costing and stock/BOM analysis

*The chance to partner with production and influence operational performance through better data and insight

*A business where your analysis supports pricing decisions, margin improvement and cost-saving initiatives

*Involvement in a major systems change (ERP implementation), with opportunities to improve processes

About You
*Essential: previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment (costing, inventory/BOM, production collaboration)

*AAT qualified or part-qualified

*Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and accuracy

*Confident communicator with the ability to work across finance, production and senior management

*Calm, pragmatic and diplomatic when dealing with pressure or challenging situations

*Strong organisation, time management and IT skills (ERP/stock system experience beneficial)

Key Responsibilities
*Develop, maintain and support cost accounting systems and processes

*Prepare and analyse product costings, including costing purchased materials

*Reconcile monthly stock movements within the stock system

*Monitor bills of material and inventory movements monthly

*Analyse manufacturing process costs and identify efficiency/cost-saving opportunities

*Review profit margins and support pricing discussions and decisions

*Assess labour rates and review actual hourly rates against expectations

*Liaise with production to validate manufacturing performance and data accuracy

*Produce monthly and quarterly management reports for senior leadership

*Support ad hoc analysis and project work as required

*Assist with financial reports/statements, general ledger postings and statements

*Manage cashbooks, including monthly reconciliations and journal postings

*Provide support to the Finance Manager, Accounts Manager and wider Accounts team

*Support the business through the implementation of the new ERP system

This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.