We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our small but high-impact FP&A team. Reporting into the Head of FP&A, this role has significant autonomy and accountability for production of the end-to-end management accounts and line-managing and developing one team member.
The Management Accountant will interact with the Finance Director, and members of the FP&A team and broader Finance team, playing a key part in ensuring reporting is accurate, insightful, and delivered on time, and supporting decisions in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.
Your key responsibilities
Preparation of management accounts
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Full accountability for the end-to-end production of management accounts
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Preparation and review of monthly management accounts for all Group companies
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Preparation of consolidated management accounts
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Perform balance sheet reconciliations
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Completion of monthly Board and Executive reporting pack
Reporting
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Produce insightful reporting including Sales activity, Customer and R&D reporting
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Develop P&L reporting by Function, Department and Product, building relationship with key business stakeholders
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Provide MI to Executive on request
Forecasting and budgeting
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Collaborating with other members of FP&A team to assist in producing forecasts and budget, and supporting packs
Continuous Improvement
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Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, reporting quality, and model governance, delivering accuracy and reducing monthly end reporting timeline
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Proactively implement process improvements and strengthen controls through automation
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Leverage financial systems, data, and tools to improve automation, insight, and efficiency
Leadership & People Management
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Direct line management responsibility for one management accounting team member, including goal setting, coaching, development, and performance management
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Act as a mentor and role model across the wider finance team, raising the bar for attention to detail, rigour, ownership, and reporting quality
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Ensure consistency, insight, and high technical standards
