Investment Accounting Manager

Job Opportunity:
Investment Accounting Manager

Rate - 475 per day (umbrella)

Contract - 6 months

Location - Warwick (hybrid- 2 days per week onsite)

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading organization in the investment sector, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Investment Accounting Manager to join their team for a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid setting based in Warwick, where you'll spend just two days per week on-site!

As the Investment Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in financial reporting and performance evaluation. You will lead a team of 8 investment accountants, ensuring accurate financial analysis and insights that drive decision‑making across multiple projects. You will also be responsible for:

• Overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and budgeting.
• Conducting variance analysis to evaluate performance.
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to influence strategic decisions using your financial insights.
• Managing and developing a team of 5-10 finance professionals.

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Post-qualified experience in finance or accounting roles.

• Strong background in financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in variance analysis and performance evaluation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects or portfolios.

• Proven ability to manage and develop a team.
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong business partnering skills, capable of influencing decisions through financial insight.
• Comfortable operating across cross-functional and virtual teams.

We are ideally seeking candidates who have worked in larger organizations and have a solid understanding of finance management, particularly in CAPEX rather than OPEX. Your ability to manage a large team and navigate complex stakeholder relationships will be key to your success in this role. We want someone who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact!