Management Accountant

SOLOS Consultants Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Management Accountant in Belfast to support financial planning and reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills and a qualified accountant designation (CIMA preferred). This is a full-time role with a 12-month contract, offering hybrid work potential after training. Ideal candidates will bring a continuous improvement mindset and robust communication skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA) with at least 2 years PQE.
• Experience in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong analytical skills for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process.
• Manage robust financial reporting for performance visibility.
• Support management in achieving financial targets.

Skills

Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA)

2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment

Knowledge of SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools

Strong communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant

Up to £46.82 per hour Umbrella

Up to £35 per hour PAYE

Full time

12 Month Contract Initially

Belfast / Potential to WFH once fully trained (maximum 2 days from home per week)

Our Global Client is a £4bn turnover company with many stakeholders relying on the timeliness and accuracy of the financial information.

The Business Unit controlling, i.e. management accounting, work is varied and requires strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities.

Responsibilities

• In support of the central controlling teams, drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives
• Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case & ROI) for decision making
• Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks
• Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics
• Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring robust challenge of assumptions and financial evaluations
• Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)

Skill Set

• Essential
• Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools
• Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset
• Strong communication skills - multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries
• Continuous improvement mindset

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately