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Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Factory / Management Accountant for a client located in Pickering. Reporting into the Plant Financial Controller, responsible for variance analysis and cost accounting. Ensuring that all reporting and analysis is accurate and delivered on time, and in the most efficient manner.Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.Working with the operational departments within the business, and provide quality, timely KPI's that guide decision making. Assisting in the preparation of management accounts, budgets and year-end accounts, whilst maintaining the integrity of, and reconciling aspects of the Balance Sheet.This is far more than a reporting role - you will provide meaningful financial insight, challenge performance, and support strategic decision-making.Factory/Management Accountant Main Duties and Responsibilities:To assist in the budget and forecasting process for the site, to ensure that the site is accountable, and that the key outputs are delivered on timeTo prepare and submit accurate weekly and monthly site factory performance reports and variance analysisTo prepare daily and weekly KPI reports for the Financial Controller and the wider site management teamBe a key contact between finance and the operational teams, and to ensure that the finance team is well represented, and providing input into all the key operational decisionsTo assist in the month-end process by reconciling aspects of the Balance Sheet, particularly regarding stock reconciliationsTo assist in the month-end process by reviewing overheads, labour and stock accountsTo maintain the accurate valuation of stock, and ensure that the ERP system and the BOM's reflects both the true value of stock, and provides detailed manufacturing variance analysis reportingTo adapt, build and implement the necessary financial tools to provide the appropriate level of insight into site performanceTo work with the Group Finance team to ensure that the site adheres to all group requirements, process controls and GAAPTo implement the necessary cut-off procedures to ensure that weekly and monthly financial and stock integrity is maintainedAssist with annual audit preparation and liaise with on-site auditorsSupport capital expenditure appraisals and business caseKPI's include: Daily, Weekly and Monthly reporting, budgets and forecasting and maintaining financial integrity of stock. xjdpvnf Factory/Management Accountant Applicants:Experience Profile: ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experienceBackground in manufacturing or a product-led environmentStrong commercial acumen with the confidence to influence and challengeHands-on, operationally engaged approachPrevious experience in a site-based management accounting roleStandard costing and factory variance analysis experienceAdvanced Excel skills Personal Attributes: Pragmatic, commercially aware, highly organisedComfortable with fast-paced, high-pressure environmentsHigh emotional intelligence and resilienceAble to balance people-centric judgement with hard financial realismDemonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and professional maturitySupport and lead cultural change and improvement activities The standard hours of work are 38.33 hours per week; it is expected that you will work the hours required to fulfill the role. The role is permanent, but due to the urgency our client would be happy to get an interim in ASAP until a permanent candidate is found