Group Management Accountant

Otto James Consulting is supporting a Manchester City Center client, in their search for a newly created Group Management Accountant position. 2026 has seen our client go through seismic change, revolutionising their reporting lines, highlighting an immediate need for talent in their forward looking finance reporting. Private Equity backing from Maven Capital Partners, has facilitated the next tranche of growth, leading to a focus on talent within the current team and the addition of forward thinking, ambitious, communicative, business partners, looking for their next career step.

This is a game changing role within the organisation. Responsibilities will consist of, but not restricted to:
Working closely with the Group Finance Director Delivering to Sales and Operation on KPI's Producing the monthly management accountants including variance analysis and commentary for local and Group management. Providing accurate analysis of costs, margins and profitability. Tracking costs monthly against budgets, flagging up trends and investigating variances. Managing regular stock Preparing and submitting monthly payroll and pension. Ownership of the year end accounts processes to prepare information for Group.

Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts. Support the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors. Maintaining financial controls and processes and actively contribute to development of company processes. Monitoring accuracy of financial systems across the business and working with others on continuous improvement and best practice.

The Person :
This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience gained in manufacturing or similar. You'll be a first-rate communicator with experience of staff management and finance business partnering of operational colleagues. Required experience of management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and financial analysis such as cost, margin, WIP analysis. You will enjoy using your data analysis skills to provide clarity to the business.

A natural problem-solver you'll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in fast-paced businesses. You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the group. Job Offer Competitive salary range of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum. Hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance. 10% Contributary Pension Bonus: 50/50 Company and Personal Performance Opportunity to work in the vibrant technology industry.

Permanent role with growth and development prospects. Supportive and innovative company culture.