Commercial Management Accountant - #2139691

Commercial Management Accountant

Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with AJ & RG Barber Ltd, a highly successful, family-owned manufacturing business with a rich heritage and an impressive growth story. Having expanded from a £67m business to over £195m turnover in just 14 years, Barber's continues to invest in its people, systems and operations while maintaining the close-knit culture and values of a family business.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join the business at a significant stage of growth and transformation. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in commercial decision-making, financial reporting, data analytics and business partnering across multiple entities within the Group.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional management accounting role.

You will become a trusted finance partner across the organisation, supporting operational, commercial and leadership teams with insightful analysis, costing models, pricing strategies and performance reporting. The position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance.

With recent ERP investment and a growing focus on business intelligence, the role offers the chance to leverage tools such as Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and advanced analytics to drive better decision-making across the Group.

The culture is collaborative, relaxed and highly autonomous. Individuals are trusted to take ownership, challenge processes and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and management accounting activities across multiple Group subsidiaries.
• Produce insightful monthly management accounts, variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Partner with operational, commercial and procurement teams to support business performance.
• Develop robust costing, margin and pricing models to support strategic decision-making.
• Deliver inventory, profitability and commercial analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes.
• Work extensively with Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and data analytics tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems and finance processes.
• Support group-wide financial control, governance and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Somerset and Dorset operations.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting background.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar operational environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven business partnering capability.
• Experience developing costing, pricing or financial modelling frameworks.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, ERP systems or data analytics tools.
• Experience working in a multi-entity group environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and multi-currency reporting would be beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 - £70,000 salary
• Hybrid working (typically 4 days office / 1 day home)
• 33 days annual leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Significant autonomy and exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to join a growing, highly successful British manufacturing business
• Strong family-business culture combined with commercial ambition and continuous investment

Location

Based at the Group's headquarters near Shepton Mallet, with travel to Dorchester and Wellington sites as required.

Why Join AJ & RG Barber?

This is a rare opportunity to join a financially robust, growing business where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner. You'll have visibility across the wider Group, exposure to strategic projects, access to modern reporting tools and the chance to shape decision-making at every level of the organisation whilst enjoying the positive culture of a successful family-owned business.

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