Your new companyA leading FMCG manufacturing business in Manchester. Your new roleAn interim Management Accountant role, reporting to the Financial Controller and leading all day-to-day finance for a site. This will include the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial information to support the management team in making informed business decisions. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting, to ensure business targets and objectives are achieved. Prepare period management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data provided. Perform variance analysis to identify any discrepancies between actual and budgeted financial performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions. Monitor and analyse business costs to ensure that they align with the set budgets and business objectives. Monitor and analyse cost variances (PPV, MUV and Labour Variance). Work closely with departmental managers to understand financial implications and provide insight on financial performance. Ensure adherence to financial regulations, company policies, and accounting standards. Assist with external audit, preparing necessary documentation and reports. Propose and implement improvements to accounting processes and reporting systems to increase efficiency and accuracy. Post bank...