Senior Management Accountant
2 days ago
Manchester
Senior Management Accountant | Manchester | Hybrid (3 days office) | £55,000 - £65,000 + 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, bonus and strong benefits package | Financial Services The Company This is a well-established UK-based financial services business supporting a large and diverse customer base through its credit and lending solutions. The business has a strong track record of growth and innovation, with a clear strategy focused on expanding its financial services offering and enhancing data-led decision-making. The organisation places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, customer experience and continuous improvement, with a collaborative culture that encourages challenge, development and progression. The finance function plays a key role in driving performance and supporting strategic growth, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders. The Role • Lead the preparation, governance and delivery of monthly management accounts for the financial services division, • Provide detailed analysis on performance vs prior period and budget, including clear commentary on key variances, • Oversee weekly KPI reporting, analysing trends and presenting insights to senior stakeholders, • Produce high-quality reporting packs for monthly committee meetings, including presenting results, • Business partner with senior stakeholders across financial services, ensuring clear understanding of financial performance, • Support regulatory reporting requirements, including FCA reporting, • Take ownership of balance sheet controls, identifying risks and ensuring robust reconciliation processes, • Act as a key contact for audit, including year-end and interim processes, and preparation of technical papers (including IFRS 9), • Drive continuous improvement across reporting, processes and financial controls, • Manage and develop a direct report, supporting their progression and performance About You • Qualified accountant (ACA preferred), • Strong experience within financial services, • Solid understanding of IFRS 9 and expected credit loss (ECL) methodologies, • Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and communicate insights to non-finance stakeholders, • Strong commercial awareness with high attention to detail, • Advanced Excel skills, with SQL and Oracle experience beneficial, • Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior level, • Track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies within finance What's on Offer • £55,000 - £65,000 Base salary, • Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office), • 24 days holiday + bank holidays, • Annual bonus scheme, • Pension contribution up to 8%, • Private medical insurance and life assurance, • Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH35863 NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following domain @zacharydaniels.co.uk & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information