Supply Chain Accountant

About the Company

A leading global manufacturing organisation with a multi-billion-pound turnover, renowned for product excellence and innovation. Operating across multiple regions and serving a diverse, high-profile client base, the company is committed to delivering sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and world-class products.

The Role

We are seeking a Supply Chain Accountant to provide high-impact financial support across procurement, manufacturing, and distribution. This role will operate within a complex, high-volume supply chain environment, partnering with senior stakeholders across multiple geographies to drive cost optimisation, improve working capital efficiency, and deliver actionable insights that shape strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead supply chain financial planning cycles, integrating commodity price forecasts, global sourcing strategies, and production capacity planning into robust budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Cost Management & Supplier Performance – Partner with regional procurement teams to analyse supplier performance, track cost-saving initiatives, and support strategic sourcing decisions that align with corporate objectives.
• Inventory & Working Capital Optimisation – Oversee inventory valuation, turnover analysis, and demand planning alignment to minimise obsolescence and maximise cash flow efficiency across global operations.
• Operational Financial Analysis – Deliver deep-dive analysis into manufacturing efficiency, logistics costs, and supply chain KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve margins and streamline operations.
• Reporting & Strategic Insight – Produce high-quality financial reports and executive dashboards, translating complex data into clear recommendations for senior leadership and global supply chain directors.

Desirable Skills

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with experience in a large, complex manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in supply chain finance, cost control, and margin analysis
• Advanced data analysis skills, including proficiency with ERP systems, BI tools, and Excel
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence at senior levels across multiple functions and regions

Benefits

• Competitive corporate benefits package
• Performance-related bonus
• Global career development opportunities

Register

If this role isn’t the right fit for you, we invite you to register with us to discuss other opportunities across our global client network.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.