Management Accountant

Finning; Cannock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major equipment dealer in Cannock is seeking a Management Accountant to enhance financial operations. The role involves reviewing management accounts, preparing forecasts, and supporting financial controls. Ideal candidates have strong commercial acumen, communication skills, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel. Benefits include competitive salary, annual bonus, and extensive professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Up to 7% pension

25 days holiday

Free parking

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in balance sheet management and financial forecasting.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Leadership qualities with a passion for mentoring and team development.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly management accounts and prepare budgets.
• Support risk management assessments and develop financial models.
• Contribute to finance process controls and process maps.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and audit controls.
• Promote a culture of safety and engagement.

Skills

Balance sheet management

Financial forecasting

Commercial acumen

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Leadership qualities

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Finning is the world\'s largest Caterpillar dealer. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and innovative solutions. We\'re looking for a Management Accountant to join our finance team.

Job Description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for driving performance and innovation? We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to work across multiple business functions, providing insightful financial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing system capabilities within our business.

You will be responsible for reviewing monthly management accounts, preparing forecasts, cash flows, and budgets, while also contributing to the development of commercial processes and financial controls. If you are ready to make a real impact and grow within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly management accounts. Prepare rolling quarterly budgets, and profit & loss forecasts by cost centre and business line.
• Support risk management assessments and develop Return on Invested Capital models and commercial deal sheets.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of finance process controls and process maps.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, Bill 198 requirements, and internal audit controls.
• Promote a culture of safety and engagement, supporting Health & Safety policies and employee satisfaction initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in balance sheet management and financial forecasting.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Leadership qualities with a passion for mentoring and team development.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.
• Experience with SAP, or similar finance systems.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Free parking

Why Join Us

At Finning, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and performance. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.