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Management Accountant (12 months Fixed Term Contract) Location: Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire Company: Morgan Advanced Materials Department: Finance Morgan Advanced Materials is a global leader in advanced materials science and engineering, operating in over 30 countries and serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our Technical Ceramics business in Stourport. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional with manufacturing experience who is looking to take ownership of site financial reporting while partnering closely with operational teams to drive business performance. Key Responsibilities * Prepare monthly management accounts and site financial reporting. * Post month-end journals and support month-end close activities. * Analyse spend and budget variances, identifying opportunities for corrective action. * Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow forecasting processes. * Maintain and develop the standard costing system. * Monitor inventory accounting, stock valuation and cost variances. * Provide financial insight to production and engineering teams. * Drive working capital improvements and support cost-saving initiatives. * Support Capex planning, justification and monitoring. * Ensure compliance with financial controls, company policies and reporting requirements. * Partner with site leadership to provide meaningful financial analysis and recommendations. About You We are looking for someone who can combine strong financial skills with a hands-on approach and the confidence to influence stakeholders across the business. You will ideally have: * Experience as a Management Accountant, Cost Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or similar. * Previous experience within a manufacturing environment. * Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting. * Knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting and variance analysis. * Budgeting and forecasting experience. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. * A proactive approach and the ability to work independently. Qualifications * Studying towards a CIMA qualification (or similar accountancy qualification). * Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar manufacturing finance role. What's on Offer? * Opportunity to join a global FTSE-listed manufacturing organisation. * Exposure to operational and commercial finance activities. * Collaborative and supportive team environment. * Career development opportunities within a global business. If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while developing your manufacturing finance career, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please note that this is a full-time officed based role