Management Accountant

Our client, a large leading organisation in its field is seeking a Financial Controller / Management Accountant to join their team on a contract basis for one year.

As Management Accountant the work will be varied and will require strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities. There will be potential travel to other UK sites. The role is based onsite for at least 80% of the time.

Responsibilities will include:

* Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives

* Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units

* Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams

* Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets

* Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects

* Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)

About you:

• You will be a Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools would be ideal.
• You will be a strong communicator with multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries
• You will have a continuous improvement mindset

Apply today for an opportunity to join a standout organisation in its field.