Our client is seeking a proactive and commercially focused Management Accountant to join their finance team on a Fixed Term Contract basis until May 2027. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes, support month-end delivery, and contribute to continuous improvement across the Group. You will provide financial insight and support to inform operational and strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with commercial priorities and business plans. This position is located within an esteemed organisation that values improvement and collaboration among its team members.
JOB DUTIES:
- Partner with colleagues across the business to provide financial insight that supports effective decision-making.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to translate financial results into actionable operational and strategic recommendations.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting for designated areas, ensuring alignment with commercial priorities and business plans.
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts, meeting all deadlines and providing clear commentary on trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Investigate errors, anomalies, and trends, offering meaningful analysis and practical solutions.
- Assist in producing high-quality monthly reporting and ad hoc analysis for leadership review.
- Prepare accurate balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
- Support process improvement initiatives across finance and wider business functions.
- Contribute to the annual audit process by preparing schedules and evidence.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
- Strong management accounting experience with good commercial awareness.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and ideally exposure to business partnering or the clear potential to develop in this space.
- Confident communicator with excellent analytical skills, able to simplify and explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong systems knowledge, particularly in Microsoft Office and ideally Microsoft D365 or similar.
- Proactive, organised, detail-driven, and committed to process improvement and adding value beyond the numbers.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including opportunities for career development and pathways toward progression. You will be part of an environment that promotes health and safety, while actively supporting health and safety initiatives. The opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to continuous improvement will make your work fulfilling and impactful.
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