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Interim Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant
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Anja Davison
We are looking for an experienced manufacturing accountant who can step in with pace, credibility and control.
This interim role requires someone who can take immediate ownership of costing, BOM accuracy, stock valuation and WIP control, while strengthening processes and stabilising reporting during a period of operational change.
You will need genuine manufacturing experience, someone who understands BOMs, routings, WIP flows, variances and the realities of a production environment. This is not a role for someone learning manufacturing for the first time. It’s for someone who can get into the numbers, the systems and the shop floor quickly, bring clarity, and drive improvements from day one.
This is a visible, hands-on role working closely with production, operations and procurement, ensuring the ERP reflects operational reality, month-end is accurate, and the business has the insight it needs to make confident decisions.
Key focus areas:
- Rapid assessment of costing, BOM accuracy and stock processes
- Ownership of stock valuation, reconciliations and WIP control
- Strengthening month-end reporting (COGS, variances, stock movements)
- Improving data accuracy across production and procurement
- Supporting supplier pricing and commercial decision-making
- Identifying quick wins across systems, controls and processes
- Providing clear, actionable insight to senior stakeholders
What you’ll bring:
- Proven manufacturing accounting experience (essential)
- Strong understanding of BOMs, WIP, routings and standard costing
- Ability to hit the ground running and bring structure quickly
- Advanced Excel and strong ERP capability (Sage 200 ideal)
- Hands-on approach with confidence to challenge and influence
- Track record of stabilising and improving finance processes
The opportunity:
This is a great opportunity for an interim professional who enjoys stepping into complexity, creating order, and strengthening the link between finance and operations.
You’ll play a key role in bringing control, improving visibility and leaving the function in a stronger position.
Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. All applications are reviewed on merit, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
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