Finance Analyst (1087)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Management Accountant to join a leading manufacturer within the garage door sector. Based in Bedfordshire, this hands-on role owns the site P&L, delivering detailed financial insight to drive profitability, challenge cost drivers, and support operational decision-making. Ideal for a qualified accountant with strong manufacturing experience, the position offers the chance to act as a true finance business partner within a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.


Role Purpose
The Management Accountant will be responsible for owning and analysing the site P&L, providing deep financial insight to drive profitability and operational performance. This role partners closely with production, operations, logistics, and sales teams to identify margin erosion, challenge cost drivers, and implement practical, data-led improvements. The role is hands-on, commercially focused, and central to decision-making on site.

Key Responsibilities
• Own and analyse the site P&L, identifying loss-making activities, margin erosion, and improvement opportunities
• Conduct detailed cost analysis across production, operations, logistics, and sales to identify efficiencies and savings
• Translate financial analysis into clear, practical, and actionable recommendations for operational teams
• Act as a key finance business partner to operations, working closely with the Head of Operations to drive profitability improvements
• Support budgeting, deliver accurate forecasting, and provide insightful performance reporting
• Challenge assumptions and investigate variances to ensure robust financial understanding
• Lead, direct, and mentor a direct report, or provide leadership at an equivalent cross-functional level
• Support strategic initiatives through strong collaboration with cross-functional teams

Key Qualifications & Experience
• Qualified accountant (ideally CIMA)
• Strong experience in management accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent P&L ownership and analysis skills with a strong commercial mindset
• Proven experience partnering with operational teams to drive financial and operational performance




Key Skills & Attributes
• Confident communicator able to challenge, influence, and add value at all levels
• Highly detail-focused, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Naturally inquisitive and analytical, not satisfied with surface-level explanations
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach
• A proactive team player who collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams