Management Accountant
Emerson
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cumbernauld • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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