Management Accountant

Management Accountant
Uxbridge (Hybrid Working Available)
£50,000 + Benefits
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
  
Are you a commercially focused Management Accountant who enjoys analysing financial performance, identifying profitability drivers, and influencing business decisions?
  
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established international organisation operating across Europe, seeking an analytically minded finance professional to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to move beyond traditional financial accounting into a role focused on business performance, commercial analysis, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement.
  
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering meaningful financial insights that support strategic decision-making across the business. Rather than focusing on the production of financial statements, this position centres on analysing financial performance, monitoring margins, forecasting future results, and partnering with operational teams to improve profitability.
This role would suit a commercially aware Management Accountant who enjoys working with data, identifying trends, and translating financial information into actionable business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Reporting
 
Analyse monthly and quarterly financial performance and provide meaningful commentary on variances
Monitor profitability, margins, and key business KPIs
Produce detailed management reports and performance dashboards
Identify trends and provide recommendations to support business growth    
Budgeting & Forecasting
 
Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
Monitor actual performance against budgets and investigate variances
Support financial planning activities and scenario modelling
Provide insight into future business performance and opportunities    
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
 
Partner with department managers and operational teams to provide financial insight
Support pricing, profitability, and cost optimisation initiatives
Deliver financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making
Present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders    
Process Improvement
 
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and business processes
Support automation and efficiency initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement of finance systems and controls    
About You
We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys analysing performance and influencing business outcomes.
  
Essential Requirements
 
ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)
Previous experience within a Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, FP&A or Business Analysis role
Strong experience analysing financial statements, profitability, margins and financial ratios
Proven ability to deliver meaningful variance analysis and financial insight

Experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with ERP/financial systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels    
Desirable

Experience with in a multinational or fast-paced commercial environment
Exposure to financial modelling and scenario analysis    
What's on Offer?
 
Hybrid working following probation
Exposure to senior stakeholders across the business
Opportunity to influence commercial decision-making
International and collaborative working environment
Growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans    
If you're a commercially focused accountant who enjoys turning financial data into business insight, we'd love to hear from you