A broad Management Accountant role in a £50m, PE-backed FMCG business, sitting directly under the Group Financial Controller.
You’ll be involved in everything from reporting and forecasting through to supporting pricing and margin decisions across the business. As the number two to the Group FC, you’ll have direct exposure to both the Group FC and Group Finance Director, with real involvement in improving visibility, supporting decision making, and driving performance as the business scales.
Established in the 1950s, the business has been a key local employer for decades. With recent private equity investment, they’re now entering a new phase of growth, with further expansion expected.
Key responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts - P&L, balance sheet, cashflow
- Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Maintain and develop cashflow forecasting
- Business partner with operations and sales teams
- Provide analysis to support pricing and margin decisions
- Work with budget holders on performance vs budget
- Support audit and statutory reporting
- Improve processes, controls and reporting
Key requirements
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or strong QBE
- Experience in an SME environment
- FMCG, manufacturing, stock or distribution experience helpful
- Strong Excel
- Comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders
- Commercial mindset with the ability to challenge and add value
Benefits
- £45,000 - £55,000
- 10% Bonus
- Hybrid working (1 day from home)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Clear progression
- Exposure to senior leadership and potential M&A activity