Management Accountant - 6 Months

Management Accountant - Gloucester - 6 Month contract

Overview:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support key financial functions, including monthly reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting. This role offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment, provide critical financial insights, and contribute to various business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Take full responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the financial results within the respective business unit
• Lead the preparation, review, and challenge of budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Maintain and monitor financial control processes to ensure compliance.
• Proactively suggest and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Liaise regularly with BU stakeholders to help them understand financial results.
• Collaborate with both internal and external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
• Provide detailed balance sheet and P&L analysis to inform business decisions.
• Support with ad hoc finance tasks as required by the wider team.
• Contribute to various projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements:

• Professional Qualifications:
  ACCA, CIMA, CA, or ACA (or actively studying toward qualification), would consider someone Qualified by Experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar management accountant or finance role.
• Strong experience in preparing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit involvement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment is highly desirable.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to simplify complex financial information and present it to non-finance teams.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a focus on process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.

What you need to do now

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