Management Accountant

Emerson

Management Accountant overseeing cost accounting and financial control activities at Emerson's UK manufacturing site. Involves financial reporting, variance analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Posted 4/2/2026full-timeCumbernauld • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with accurate financial reporting in line with accounting standards and Emerson policies.
Review prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Support month end activities, including journals, control files, and balance sheet reviews.
Monitor and analyze site overhead costs and provide insight into cost movements, risks, and opportunities.
Support monthly variance analysis for premises, utilities, general overheads, and other indirect costs.
Work with cost center managers by preparing reports and supporting monthly reviews.
Maintain engineering and development cost tracking, including project allocations and grant related activities.
Support forecasting processes through data gathering, phasing, and preparation of CGS (Cost of Goods Sold)/SGA (Selling, General and Administrative expenses) inputs.
Assist in submitting monthly finance schedules and site KPIs to enhance cost awareness.
Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Foundational experience in finance or accounting, with an interest in manufacturing environments.
Ability to analyze data, interpret variances, and communicate findings clearly.
Strong Excel proficiency and comfort working with financial systems.
An organized, detailed focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Commitment to continuous learning and growing your technical and operational finance knowledge.
Experience supporting cost accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, or forecasting.
Knowledge of manufacturing cost structures.
Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tools or consolidated reporting systems such as Oracle or HFM (Hyperion Financial Management).
A proactive interest in process improvement and strengthening financial controls.
Actively studying or pursuing a recognized accounting qualification (such as CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, or ICAS - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland), though equivalent experience is also welcomed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingaccrualsreconciliationsvariance analysiscost accountingbudgetingforecastingExcel proficiencydata analysiscost tracking

Soft Skills

organizational skillsdetail-orientedcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsability to manage multiple prioritiescommitment to continuous learningproactive approachanalytical skills

Certifications

CIMAACCAICAS