Management Accountant Opportunity
We are working with a leading manufacturing client to find a skilled finance professional who can contribute to the company's success. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and be involved in strategic decision-making and financial planning.
The Finance team is responsible for various areas including management accounting, corporate reporting, data modelling, variance analysis, and fundamental tasks such as accounts payable, invoicing, cash collection, and bank management.
This newly created Management Accountant position will support the Financial Controller and Director of Finance in providing reliable planning, decision-making, and financial control. The goal is to enhance the financial acumen within the organization and contribute to its long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cost and Material Cost Analysis: Identify cost drivers, allocation methods, and control techniques to optimize financial effectiveness.
* Cost Management: Monitor and report on costs effectively.
* Financial Transaction Recording: Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions to enable clear insights into business performance, financial position, and cash flows.
* Transformational Projects: Participate in projects that enhance company profitability and support informed decision-making.
* Collaboration: Work with a diverse range of departments across a multicultural team.
* Financial Reporting: Prepare management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key performance indicators (KPIs), to provide a comprehensive overview of the company's financial performance.
* Data Reconciliation: Reconcile monthly sales, margins, and balance sheets against external statements and other data sources to ensure accuracy and build confidence in financial reporting.
* Audit Support: Support and participate in third-party audits, ensuring the accuracy of data and compliance with regulations to provide stakeholders with financial assurance.
* Performance Forecasting: Utilize both quantitative and qualitative insights to support performance forecasting.
* Business Strategy Development: Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of business strategies and financial decision-making.
Experience & Qualifications:
* Professional Qualification: Qualified CIMA, ACCA, or Chartered Accountant.
* Work Experience: Newly qualified to 2 years post-qualified experience.
* Industry Knowledge: Experience in manufacturing is desirable, but a strong curiosity about the industry is welcomed.
* Technical Skills: Familiarity with ERP systems, such as SAP, is an advantage.
* Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Excel is essential.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is naturally curious and eager to understand not just the numbers, but the bigger picture they represent. They are proactive, analytical, and enjoy engaging with financial data and discussing it with relevant stakeholders.
This person thrives in a collaborative environment but is equally capable of working independently with initiative. They are self-motivated and ready to embrace challenges in a supportive and dynamic setting, keen to learn and contribute to the organization's financial success.