Management Accountant

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a successful and innovative business based in Stockton-on-Tees. This is a key role within the finance team, offering broad exposure across multiple business areas and the chance to work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and business performance.
Your new role
As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the financial reporting and performance analysis for designated business units. Working within a collaborative finance team, you will deliver accurate and insightful management information while partnering with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet for designated business units.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed commentary and variance analysis.
• Production of annual budgets, forecasts and periodic reforecasts.
• Business partnering with budget holders and operational teams to support decision-making and improve financial understanding.
• Analysis of revenue, margins, operating costs and key financial and operational KPIs.
• Maintaining robust balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Supporting half-year and year-end reporting requirements, including external audit activities.
• Reviewing pricing proposals, customer contracts and commercial opportunities, identifying financial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with Purchase Ledger and Credit Control teams to ensure ledger accuracy and timely resolution of queries.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have recent management accounting experience and a proven ability to deliver high-quality financial reporting within a fast-paced environment.You will also possess:

• Experience managing the full monthly accounting and reporting cycle.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis skills.
• Sound knowledge of balance sheet control and financial reconciliations.
• Understanding of accounting standards, including IFRS.
• Experience supporting year-end and audit processes.
• Commercial awareness with exposure to pricing, margin analysis or contract review.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience of ERP or accounting systems, with Sage 200 experience advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience driving improvements to finance processes and reporting.

What you'll get in return

• A varied and commercially focused finance role.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and operational decision-making.
• Opportunity to influence business performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

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