Management Accountant

Finning International Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Management Accountant in Cannock, England. This position involves reviewing management accounts, preparing forecasts, and shaping financial strategy. The ideal candidate has strong commercial acumen, leadership qualities, and a recognised accountancy qualification. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Up to 7% pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Free parking

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.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly management accounts and prepare quarterly budgets.
• Support risk management assessments and develop financial models.
• Contribute to finance process controls and compliance measures.
• Promote a culture of safety and engagement.

Skills

Balance sheet management

Financial forecasting

Commercial acumen

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Leadership qualities

Advanced Excel proficiency

Experience with SAP

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification or studying towards it

Tools

SAP

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.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in balance sheet management and financial forecasting.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Recognised accountancy qualification or actively studying towards qualification.
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Cannock, England – Full Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. 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. Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment or 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.