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Great financial analysis helps businesses make better decisions.

If you're someone who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight, building financial models and working closely with operational teams to influence business performance, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

We are looking for a commercially minded FP&A Analyst to join a growing business based in Wrexham. This is a highly visible role where you will work alongside Finance and senior stakeholders, providing valuable financial analysis, forecasting and business insight that helps drive strategic and operational decisions.

You will become a trusted business partner, supporting long term planning while identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and overall business performance.

What you will be doing

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will work across multiple departments, helping leaders understand business performance through accurate reporting and meaningful financial analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing weekly and monthly financial performance reports
• Analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Developing financial models to support strategic decision making
• Carrying out variance analysis against budgets, forecasts and previous performance
• Monitoring financial and operational KPI performance
• Supporting profitability analysis across products, departments and customers
• Assisting with annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Preparing financial projections to support business growth and investment
• Supporting business cases and capital investment appraisals
• Providing financial insight and recommendations to senior management
• Developing management reports and KPI dashboards
• Monitoring working capital performance
• Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Production and Supply Chain teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial reporting and automate reporting processes
• Supporting ERP reporting improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with internal and external audits while maintaining strong financial controls

What we are looking for

We are keen to hear from experienced FP&A Analysts, Financial Analysts or Commercial Finance Analysts who enjoy working with data and influencing business decisions through financial insight.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as an FP&A Analyst, Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance Analyst or similar
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial plans
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Experience analysing large data sets
• Experience producing management reports and KPI dashboards
• A strong understanding of accounting principles
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems
• Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non finance stakeholders
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or equivalent experience

What is on offer

• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• On site parking
• Ongoing professional development
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Early finish every Friday (please note this is a fully office based role)

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where finance plays an important role in shaping future success. You will work with experienced leaders across the organisation, influence key business decisions and have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you are looking for an FP&A Analyst role where your analysis can genuinely influence business performance and support future growth, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

You understand what the numbers are telling the business. You spot trends, identify opportunities to reduce costs and help operational teams make better decisions. If you enjoy partnering with manufacturing teams and want a role where your work has a real impact, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing business based in Wrexham. Working closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Production and Supply Chain, you will play a key role in improving financial performance, supporting decision making and ensuring accurate product costing across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where continuous improvement is encouraged and your ideas will be valued.

What you will be doing

You will take ownership of product costing and manufacturing finance, providing accurate financial information that supports both operational and strategic decisions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining accurate standard costing models
• Analysing manufacturing costs including labour, materials and overheads
• Reviewing product costing and profitability
• Supporting the costing of new products and engineering changes
• Investigating manufacturing variances and recommending improvements
• Producing daily, weekly and monthly manufacturing cost reports
• Monitoring inventory valuation, stock accuracy and manufacturing overheads
• Analysing production performance, labour utilisation and operational efficiency
• Supporting month end and year end reporting
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and capital expenditure planning
• Producing KPI reports and financial analysis for senior management
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and financial reporting enhancements
• Working with cross functional teams to improve business performance
• Supporting internal and external audits while ensuring financial compliance

What we are looking for

We are keen to speak with experienced Cost Accountants or Manufacturing Accountants who enjoy working closely with operational teams and using financial data to influence business performance.

• Previous experience as a Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant or similar finance role
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis
• Experience preparing budgets and forecasts
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems
• Experience supporting month end reporting
• Knowledge of inventory accounting and manufacturing KPI reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non finance colleagues
• AAT qualified, part qualified or fully qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent, or relevant experience

Experience with Power BI, Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement projects would be beneficial but is not essential.

What is on offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £50,000
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• On site parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Early finish every Friday (please note this is a fully office based role)

Why apply?

This is a business that genuinely values collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development. You will work alongside experienced colleagues across Finance and Operations, helping to shape business decisions and improve manufacturing performance while developing your own career.

If you are looking for a Cost Accountant position where you can make a genuine difference and build a long term career, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Ready to take your next step in finance within the construction and site supplies sector? If strong attention to detail, confidence with numbers, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are your strengths, this Accounts Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. The Accounts Assistant position offers the chance to own key areas of accounts receivable, support accounts payable, and help keep month-end processes running smoothly in a fast-paced environment with next-working-day delivery expectations across the UK.

What You Will Do:

- Manage day-to-day accounts receivable tasks, including allocating customer receipts and keeping the debtor ledger accurate for the Accounts Assistant role.

- Prepare and analyse debtor reports, investigate underlying issues, and work closely with the Finance Manager to improve debt collection performance.

- Liaise with debt collection partners to resolve queries quickly, including pricing disputes, incorrect terms, account discrepancies, and order processing errors.

- Post manual invoices and credit notes, set up new customer accounts, and maintain accurate customer records as part of the Accounts Assistant job.

- Support accounts payable by processing supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, and preparing/uploading supplier payment runs.

- Assist with monthly payroll preparation and processing, ensuring information is accurate, compliant, and submitted on time for the Accounts Assistant position.

What You Will Bring:

- Experience working in accounts receivable and accounts payable, or a similar finance support role, with the confidence to manage multiple priorities as an Accounts Assistant.

- Strong Excel skills and a detail-focused approach that supports accurate reporting, reconciliation, and data quality.

- Confident communication skills to build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners in the Accounts Assistant role.

- Practical knowledge of VAT processes and experience working with VAT advisers, or the willingness to learn and apply VAT requirements accurately.

- Experience using computerised accounting systems, ideally NetSuite, and the ability to work effectively with administrative and transactional data.

This Accounts Assistant position plays a vital part in supporting the company's mission to deliver top-quality tools, PPE, and site supplies with reliable next-working-day delivery. By improving debtor performance, reducing payment query delays, and maintaining accurate ledgers, the Accounts Assistant role helps the business meet targets and continue supporting key infrastructure and road maintenance industries.

Interested?:

If the Accounts Assistant job sounds like a great match, apply now and take the next step toward a rewarding finance role where accuracy, initiative, and team collaboration truly matter.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.