Financial Accountant

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-calibre, Qualified Accountant to join our finance team. This critical role requires a professional with a strong background in the manufacturing industry who can drive financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate will combine rigorous technical expertise with a proactive mindset. You will take ownership element of budgeting, forecasting, and complex costing methods, while actively implementing robust financial processes. A Big 4 background is preferred for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Help introduce Process Implementation & Continuous Improvement

• Design, implement, and optimize robust financial workflows and internal controls across the manufacturing plant.

• Streamline financial reporting mechanisms to reduce month-end closing times and improve data accuracy.

• Identify operational inefficiencies and collaborate with production teams to implement corrective financial measures.

Costing & Inventory Management

• Manage and develop various costing methodologies, including standard costing and variance analysis.

• Analyse material, labour, and overhead variances monthly, providing actionable insights to plant management.

• Oversee inventory valuation, obsolescence provisions, and the annual physical stocktake process.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Input into the annual budgeting process and regular rolling forecasts for the manufacturing operations.

• Help develop financial models to support capital expenditure (CapEx) appraisals and business case evaluations.

• Provide deep-dive financial analysis on product profitability, margin fluctuations, and cost-saving initiatives.

Teamwork & Problem Solving

• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams

• Act as a core team member in finance-led projects, including system upgrades (ERP) and process automation.

• Investigate financial discrepancies and proactively propose structured, data-driven solutions.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications Requirements

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

• Industry Experience:Minimum 2-4 years of post-qualification experience specifically within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Process Expertise: Proven track record of implementing, documenting, and upgrading financial processes and controls.

• Technical Costing Skills: Strong, practical understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.

• FP&A Capabilities: Direct, hands on experience in building and managing budgets and rolling forecasts.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Background: Big 4 trained.

• Systems: Advanced Excel skills and experience working with manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

The closing date for applications is Monday, 21st September at 3pm.

Hygeia is an equal opportunities employer