Management Accountant - Interim

Hays PLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic FMCG manufacturing business as an interim Management Accountant in Manchester. This role offers the chance to lead day-to-day finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will prepare management accounts, perform variance analysis, and ensure adherence to financial regulations. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency, you will collaborate with departmental managers to provide insights on financial performance. This position not only offers a generous daily rate but also the flexibility of hybrid working. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous daily rate

Hybrid working from office and home

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant or finalist with experience in MA or FM roles.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial information for management decisions.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant or Finalist

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An interim Management Accountant role for a leading FMCG manufacturing business in Manchester.

Your new company
A leading FMCG manufacturing business in Manchester.

Your new role
An interim Management Accountant role, reporting to the Financial Controller and leading all day-to-day finance for a site. This will include the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial information to support the management team in making informed business decisions. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting, to ensure business targets and objectives are achieved. Prepare period management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data provided. Perform variance analysis to identify any discrepancies between actual and budgeted financial performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions. Monitor and analyse business costs to ensure that they align with the set budgets and business objectives. Monitor and analyse cost variances (PPV, MUV and Labour Variance). Work closely with departmental managers to understand financial implications and provide insight on financial performance. Ensure adherence to financial regulations, company policies, and accounting standards. Assist with external audit, preparing necessary documentation and reports. Propose and implement improvements to accounting processes and reporting systems to increase efficiency and accuracy. Post bank account transactions and allocations. Send invoices, credits and statements to customers and ensure payments are received when due.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant or Finalist, with experience of a similar MA or FM role, ideally in a manufacturing business. You will have experience of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Strong proficiency in accounting software. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Ability to think critically and solve problems related to financial performance and operations. You will be available to start quickly and happy to commit to at least 3 months.

What you'll get in return
A varied and rewarding role for an interesting and fast-moving business. Initially an interim role for three to six months, the role could extend or even become a permanent role. Generous daily rate and hybrid working from office and home.

What you need to do now
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