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My client is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to support senior finance leadership in delivering high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and business insight during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and influencing business performance through data-driven analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cost analysis and business partnering across a range of functions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

Prepare accurate and timely month-end results, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and variance analysis.
Support the preparation and management of monthly profit and loss reporting.
Produce insightful commentary explaining performance against budget and forecast.
Assist with group reporting requirements, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Planning

Support forecasting, budgeting and planning cycles.
Partner with operational stakeholders to monitor performance and cost efficiency.
Analyse profitability, cost drivers and operational variances.
Provide insight into overhead expenditure, risks, opportunities and emerging trends.

Operational Finance & Performance Analysis

Monitor key operational and financial performance indicators.
Support accurate cost reporting and financial analysis.
Deliver meaningful reporting to support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve both operational and financial performance.

Business Partnering

Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
Support budget holders in managing costs and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Provide constructive challenge to forecasts, assumptions and business plans.
Deliver actionable financial insights that support decision-making and drive performance.

About You

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in a commercial finance, management accounting or operational finance role.
Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA OR ACA) or activey studying towards qualification.
Strong background in month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
Ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insight.
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems.
Commercially aware with confidence in partnering and influencing stakeholders.
Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or operationally focused environment.
Knowledge of costing methodologies, variance analysis or job costing.
Exposure to process improvement, automation or finance transformation initiatives.
Experience working within a group reporting structure.
Familiarity with operational performance metrics and KPIs.This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing organisation where you can make a tangible impact, develop strong business partnerships and contribute to ongoing business improvement and financial performance