Management Accountant
4 days ago
Carlisle
Our client is a leading specialist engineering services provider across the Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Motorsport, Pharmaceutical and Renewable sectors. With their head office in Carlisle, they are recruiting a Management Accountant to take ownership of site-level financial performance and build strong relationships across the business.You will act as a key finance partner to operational teams providing clear insight, analysis and guidance while working closely with senior stakeholders to understand operational drivers and challenge performance constructively.Reporting to the Finance Director, you will deliver monthly management reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, and translate financial information for non-financial colleagues to highlight performance, risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident, and collaborative, with the ability to influence stakeholders and become a visible, trusted partner within the business.Typical duties of this role will include; • Work closely with the business to develop and continuously improve accurate, timely financial reports tailored to the needs of both operational teams and the wider business., • Partner with the Finance Director to identify key drivers of performance and business risks, providing tailored reporting and in-depth financial analysis., • Support the Financial Controller in the ongoing improvement of the internal control environment, identifying areas for enhancement and contributing to change and improvement projects., • Manage the work-in-progress (WIP) reporting for machined items and projects, updating operational forecasts and reviewing contract margins., • Prepare monthly management accounts and comprehensive management information packs to monitor and track business performance., • Co-ordinate the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, analysing variances and providing clear, meaningful commentary., • Support tax compliance activities, including SAO compliance, and contribute to monthly and year-end management accounts processes., • Analyse, interrogate, and interpret financial reports and accounts, providing commercial insight and appropriate challenge to management teams., • Develop, monitor, and refine key financial performance indicators aligned to company strategy and continuous improvement objectives., • Design and enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting tools to support timely and effective decision-making., • Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis for both internal and external stakeholders., • Proven experience as a Management Accountant, or similar commercial finance role, • Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices., • Excellent knowledge of cost accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting., • Strong analytical mind., • Excellent Excel skills., • Strong communication / business partnering and presentation skills., • Part / fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), • A forward-thinking, solutions-focused and innovative approach to improve and develop tools, processes, and solutions., • Committed to continuous improvement and ongoing learning & personal development. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk