Management Accountant in Glasgow

Location: Glasgow
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Coherent
Job Hours: Full-time

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Job Description

and Responsibilities:

At Coherent Scotland we develop laser systems that help people. Our systems are deployed in a wide variety of markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, fundamental research, life sciences and medicine. Our aim is to make a positive impact on everybody’s life by providing customers with lasers with superior reliability and performance.

Coherent Scotland has grown strongly and consistently over the past ten years, even through times of global economic slowdown. We have a healthy product development pipeline which will enable this growth to continue in the future. This will generate a number of exciting opportunities for personal growth within the organization in the years to come.

Coherent Scotland is based at the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow and is a subsidiary of Coherent Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of laser products. We are housed in a purpose built facility, with research and development, manufacturing and marketing all on one site.

We have a friendly business orientated environment, an on-site cafeteria and there is a good remuneration package including contributory pension scheme, subsidised private health care and free life assurance

The successful individual will be joining the business at an exciting time as it trebles its manufacturing footprint to support its expanding portfolio of products. It is anticipated that this role will expand over time as the business grows and the individual demonstrates a track record of delivery


This role is for a Management Accountant. We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude who is self-motivated, works well as part of a team, and is interested in expanding their skills and knowledge. The ideal candidate will be organised and excellent at prioritising tasks and managing their workload. Experience of large business software, preferably Oracle, is essential.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Lead annual standard cost setting process
  • Inventory reconciliation & Costing experience
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts & ensure accuracy of all reported data
  • Analyse & report on all departmental expenditure, efficiency measures and manufacturing variances highlighting any trends
  • Responsibility for analysis & reporting Business Unit performance and results
  • Develop a suite of reports for the contract manufacturing business
  • Assist the management team formulating budgets & forecasts
  • Provide ad-hoc support for FC & other members of the Management Team
  • Education and Work Experience:

    Skills Required

  • Microsoft Excel at advanced level
  • Ability to process and interpret large volumes of data
  • Experienced Oracle user or similar ERP system
  • Experience of Hyperion or Similar Forecasting Cube
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Manufacturing Costing knowledge
  • Pro-active & flexible
  • Business improvement skillset / mind-set
  •   Education and Experience

  • Qualified accountant
  • Experience working in a volume manufacturing company or FMCG organisation
  • Experience utilizing Process Improvement methodologies and tools (i.e. Lean Manufacturing) would be advantageous.

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