Group Management Accountant

Overview

My exclusive PE backed client is the UK market leader Utilities Services provider in its field, with its HO and Central Finance function based in Newcastle-u-Lyme, Staffordshire, and operates through a nationwide depot network.

This new Group Management Accountant role has been created as part of the beefed up Central Finance team to support their ongoing profitable expansion.

This will be a hybrid role with c 3 days/week based at the Newcastle-u-Lyme HO working within the close-knit cohesive Central Finance team.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this exciting career opportunity will have a strong focus on Business Analysis, FP&A and ongoing Systems development.

• Ensuring the preparation of timely and robust monthly and annual Group financial reports.
• Create new models and automate reporting for analysing business performance- using a range of Excel, Power BI, ERP & FP&A tools.
• Support commercial decision-making including Pricing, Margin Analysis, Customer Profitability and Cost Optimisation.
• Support the annual Budget process and monthly/quarterly Forecast processes.
• New Investment Appraisal and proactive input to various New Business Development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for Cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Stock/Inventory management and Group Capex control.
• Cost allocations, accruals and revenue recognition to ensure accurate and meaningful assessment of local depot performance.

• Qualified level (or high calibre QBE).
• Strong Management Accounts experience with well developed Excel/BI systems and analytical skills.
• Confident and self-assured with strong communication skills.

My client offers a competitive starting salary between £50k - £55k plus annual Bonus scheme and comprehensive Benefits package.

Please send your CV in confidence to Martin Morgan, the retained consultant - all relevant applicants will receive a prompt response.