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Job Description: Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Dudley
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Reporting to: Finance Business Partner (FBP)
Department: Finance

Purpose of the Role:

The Management Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial health of the strategic contracts within the sector by producing accurate financial and management analysis, providing insight into performance through reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making and cost controls. The post holder will be responsible for the monitoring of key performance indicators and controls, maintaining and distributing accurate accounts / reports for key stakeholders, and supporting the Finance Business partner in any other tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and debt reports
* Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, collaborating with FBP / departmental managers
* Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary to explain deviations from budgets and forecasts
* Monitor KPIs and support performance improvement initiatives
* Support strategic financial planning and modelling activities
* Liaise with auditors, preparing audit schedules and responding to queries
* Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards
* Provide financial advice and support to non-finance stakeholders
* Identify opportunities for margin enhancing initiatives and process improvements
* Working capital management including co-ordination of effort between shared service departments and contract teams
* Maintain the integrity of financial data within finance systems (SAP, Coupa, Saffron, Symphony)
* Support the Finance Business Partner with any other ad-hoc tasks

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

Criteria

Requirement

Qualifications

Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Experience

Proven experience in a similar management accounting role

Financial Skills

Strong financial and variance analysis skills

Systems Knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with finance systems

Communication

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Commercial Acumen

Ability to interpret financial information for non-finance stakeholders

Organisation

Strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities

Attention to Detail

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable Criteria:

Criteria

Requirement

Systems Knowledge

SAP experience preferable

Additional Information:
* Some travel between sites may be required
* This role offers hybrid working (2 days WFH, 3 days on site)
* Right to work in the UK is required
Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) Experience Proven experience in a similar management accounting role Financial Skills Strong financial and variance analysis skills Systems Knowledge Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with finance systems Communication Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Commercial Acumen Ability to interpret financial information for non-finance stakeholders Organisation Strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities Attention to Detail High level of accuracy and attention to detail Desirable Criteria: Criteria Requirement Systems Knowledge SAP experience preferable Additional Information: * Some travel between sites may be required * This role offers hybrid working (2 days WFH, 3 days on site) * Right to work in the UK is required