Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Driving Growth and Transformation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive forward‑looking organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to business growth and transformation. The business offers clear career progression within finance with opportunities to move into other divisions both in the UK and internationally.

Were on the lookout for a motivated and detail‑oriented Financial Accountant to join the Leicestershire based finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact across financial planning analysis and system transformation as the business migrates from SAGE to SAP.

• Lead the financial planning cycle including annual budgeting quarterly forecasting and long‑term modelling.
• Deliver accurate forecasting and analysis at the end of each quarter.
• Support the development of a 5‑year business plan through robust financial modelling.
• Prepare and analyse reports across P&L balance sheet and cash flow ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Consolidating financial information for reporting and forecasting.
• Monitor and evaluate KPIs highlighting trends and recommending improvements.
• Provide financial guidance to business units supporting decision‑making and risk management.
• Manage project accounting including monthly reporting margin analysis and labour recovery calculations.
• Play a key role in the ERP migration project cleansing data in SAGE and supporting the transition to SAP.
• Undertake ad‑hoc administrative and financial tasks as required.

• Qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent).
• 23 years experience in financial accounting planning and analysis within industry.
• Strong track record of meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across departments.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables VLOOKUP essential).
• Exposure to SAGE and / or SAP systems are highly desirable.
• Proactive detail‑oriented and a collaborative team player.

Hybrid Working

48000 - 60000 Plus Benefits

Previous experience in a Finance support roles. Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Confident communicator comfortable engaging with colleagues and clients alike. Proactive adaptable and eager to take responsibility. A personality that brings energy and positivity to the team.

Fully qualified (ACA ACCA CIMA qualification or equivalent) with significant experience in a senior finance 5 years senior financial management experience

Proven expertise in manufacturing or similar environments and Experience in cost analysis management accounting budgeting and financial performance operational finance skills with a track record of delivering strategic cost savings and margin improvement initiatives

SRP systems,Financial Statement Preparation,Accounting Software,Hyperion,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Regulatory Reporting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Financial Analysis

Employment Type:

Full Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 60000 - 60000