Job Description

You will be responsible for leading and supporting a range of management accounting processes and projects, drawing upon a deep understanding of business priorities and key cross-team relationships. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant, with high attention to detail, excellent communication skills and an interest in financial systems.

• Build and maintain a position as trusted partner to Budget Holders, Product Managers and Project Managers and support the development of financial management processes
• Provide input to the monthly management accounts, working with the Financial Accountant
• Prepare monthly performance reporting across strategies, projects, products and functions
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and monthly reforecasts
• Maintain detailed working knowledge of inventory and cost of sales management
• Maintain a comprehensive view of the sales pipeline through to the delivery of finished goods, including reporting on gross margins
• Provide input to the cash flow forecast, working with the Financial Accountant
• Contribute to the design of overhead cost allocations and maintain related processes
• Maintain and improve Finance systems and enhance existing reporting capabilities
• Assist with audit activities and lead financial reporting for grant-funded projects
• Provide advice and cover for the Accounts Assistant where required
• Work closely with the Financial Accountant to develop team processes and outputs
• Ad hoc duties as reasonably required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorization:

• United Kingdom (required)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA or similar)
• A track record of leading or supporting the preparation of financial management reporting
• Practical experience of cash flow management
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous, proactive, and enthusiastic, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to priorities tasks and work to deadlines
• An interest in production accounting and financial systems
• Experience of working in a start-up or SME environment is desirable
• Experience of Microsoft would be ideal