Management Accountant

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Job Description: Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Dudley

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Reporting to: Finance Business Partner (FBP)

Department: Finance

Purpose of the Role:

The Management Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial health of the strategic contracts within the sector by producing accurate financial and management analysis, providing insight into performance through reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making and cost controls. The post holder will be responsible for the monitoring of key performance indicators and controls, maintaining and distributing accurate accounts / reports for key stakeholders, and supporting the Finance Business partner in any other tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and debt reports

Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, collaborating with FBP / departmental managers

Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary to explain deviations from budgets and forecasts

Monitor KPIs and support performance improvement initiatives

Support strategic financial planning and modelling activities

Liaise with auditors, preparing audit schedules and responding to queries

Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards

Provide financial advice and support to non-finance stakeholders

Identify opportunities for margin enhancing initiatives and process improvements

Working capital management including co-ordination of effort between shared service departments and contract teams

Maintain the integrity of financial data within finance systems (SAP, Coupa, Saffron, Symphony)

Support the Finance Business Partner with any other ad-hoc tasks

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

Criteria

Requirement

Qualifications

Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Experience

Proven experience in a similar management accounting role

Financial Skills

Strong financial and variance analysis skills

Systems Knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with finance systems

Communication

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Commercial Acumen

Ability to interpret financial information for non-finance stakeholders

Organisation

Strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities

Attention to Detail

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable Criteria:

Criteria

Requirement

Systems Knowledge

SAP experience preferable

Additional Information:

Some travel between sites may be required

This role offers hybrid working (2 days WFH, 3 days on site)

Right to work in the UK is required