Project Accountant (6 month FTC) North Manchester (Office Based) 50,000 - 70,000 plus benefits Consumer products Jan/Feb 2026 Start Required The OpportunityA fast-growing, privately owned consumer products business is looking to appoint an experienced Project Accountant on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, reporting into the Head of Finance, with a clear mandate to drive finance transformation, process automation, and improved system utilisation.The business operates in a dynamic, high-volume retail environment and partners with major UK retailers. The role will play a key part in strengthening finance processes to support scalable growth. Role Purpose: To lead and deliver change across the finance function, with a strong focus on automating manual processes and optimising the use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central to improve reporting, controls, and efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Transformation and Process ImprovementLead finance-led transformation initiatives to streamline and automate processesReview end-to-end finance processes and design fit-for-purpose improvementsDeliver clearly defined project outputs within agreed timelinesEmbed practical, well-documented processes that are sustainable beyond the contractMicrosoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central OptimisationAct as the finance owner for ERP optimisationImprove system usage across postings, reconciliations, controls, and reportingIdentify and implement ..... full job details .....