Management Accountant

R Management Accountant (Open)

Location:

Stoke Calgaz (I) - Industrial spec gas

The Management Accountant will oversee the company’s internal financial operations, monthly reporting and strategic forecasting. This role bridges accounting and operational leadership, turning financial data into actionable insights to drive margin improvements, cost control and business growth. Alongside leading the local Finance Team, responsible for producing financial reporting to management with analysis of variances and key drivers as well as providing support to the Global Team in accordance with the company policies and procedures.

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, P&L statements and balance sheet reconciliations Track actual performance against budgets and trends and conduct detailed variance analysis Perform product costing and margin analysis Lead financial close processes for month end and year end cycles Prepare and submit VAT returns on time Monitor Internal Control ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to and making improvement where necessary.

Implement and enforce company accounting policies and procedures Assist with Year End Audits and preparation of statutory accounts – UK and Singapore

Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts Assist with the annual budget and rolling forecasting cycles, working with the management team.

Manage and reconcile multi-currency bank accounts Oversee transactional finance operations within the company, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Nominal Ledger, Fixed Assets and Manual Journal entry Enforce internal controls and accounting policies Ensure compliance with statutory regulations Act as a point of contact for auditors, banking and statutory bodies

Supervise, mentor and develop Finance Team providing support where needed Partner with non-finance operational leaders to challenge assumptions, control costs and improve profitability Evaluate and improve financial systems, ERP workflows and internal controls Provide cover within the Department, as required Carry out any other duties as required

• Previous experience of working in a Finance Department
• Qualified by experience or professional qualification
• Good knowledge and understanding of SAGE 200
• Advanced excel skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Leadership capability to guide a small team and manage tight deadlines
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Experience of working with multi-currency
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A positive 'can do' approach

To ensure success in this role the Management Accountant should possess a good eye for detail and have a highly analytical mindset. A collaborative and confident communication style is essential to articulate financial insights to senior leadership and cross-functional colleagues. This role is pivotal to the success of the company and can influence business decisions and strategies. This job description is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out additional duties.

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid…