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Site Accountant

Cheshire West and Chester Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This is a commercially focused Site Accountant role, acting as the finance lead for a manufacturing site and partnering closely with operational leadership to drive profitability, performance and growth. You'll gain significant exposure to decision-making, influence site strategy and join a business that has invested heavily in its facilities and future expansion.
  • Commercially focused role with real influence across a £50m manufacturing site.
  • Join a growing business with major investment & excellent progression potential.

About Our Client

An established manufacturing business with a national footprint is looking to appoint a Site Accountant at a key production facility. This is a highly visible role, offering the chance to influence operational performance, support growth initiatives and work closely with senior management in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

  • Partner with operational leadership to drive site performance and profitability.
  • Analyse labour, yield and production costs to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Review product and customer profitability, providing commercial insight and challenge.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial decision-making across the site.
  • Own site balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and financial controls.
  • Translate financial information into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and support growth initiatives.
  • Act as the key finance representative on-site, working closely with both operations and central finance teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong communicator with the confidence to build relationships and influence non-finance stakeholders.
  • Commercially minded and keen to partner with operational teams to drive performance.
  • Able to work independently and take ownership of site finances.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
  • Curious, proactive and eager to understand the wider business.
  • Manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential; attitude and business partnering skills are more important.
  • Qualified, or qualified by experience candidates will be considered, depending on experience and fit.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £55,000 plus annual bonus.
  • Strong long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Staff discount card.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Employee perks and discounts.
  • Free on-site parking.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Sophie Herring
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136747
Phone number
+44 151 255 3759

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Cheshire West and Chester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sophie Herring
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3759
Job reference
JN-102026-7136747