Financial Accountant

OM Search Consultants LTD; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive finance organization in East Midlands is seeking a Financial Accountant to contribute to business growth and transformation. The role involves leading financial planning cycles, preparing reports, and supporting the transition from SAGE to SAP. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 2–3 years of experience in financial accounting and strong Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £48,000 and £60,000, plus benefits, and allows for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in financial accounting, planning, and analysis within industry.
• Strong track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning cycle, including annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Support the development of a 5-year business plan through financial modelling.
• Monitor and evaluate KPIs, highlighting trends and recommending improvements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial planning

Analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAGE

SAP

Job description

Financial Accountant – Driving Growth and Transformation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, forward-looking organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to business growth and transformation. The business offers clear career progression within finance, with opportunities to move into other divisions both in the UK and internationally.

We're on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join the Leicestershire based finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact across financial planning, analysis, and system transformation as the business migrates from SAGE to SAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning cycle, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term modelling.
• Deliver accurate forecasting and analysis at the end of each quarter.
• Support the development of a 5-year business plan through robust financial modelling.
• Prepare and analyse reports across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Consolidating financial information for reporting and forecasting.
• Monitor and evaluate KPIs, highlighting trends and recommending improvements.
• Provide financial guidance to business units, supporting decision-making and risk management.
• Manage project accounting, including monthly reporting, margin analysis, and labour recovery calculations.
• Play a key role in the ERP migration project, cleansing data in SAGE and supporting the transition to SAP.
• Undertake ad-hoc administrative and financial tasks as required.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 2–3 years’ experience in financial accounting, planning, and analysis within industry.
• Strong track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across departments.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP essential).
• Exposure to SAGE and / or SAP systems are highly desirable.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player.

BenefitsHybrid Working

£48,000 - £60,000 Plus Benefits