Management Accountant

Husqvarna Group
Newton Aycliffe
GBP 40,000 - 70,000
Job description

As one of the world’s oldest start-ups, Husqvarna Group has gone from solving people’s everyday problems, to shaping great experiences. Being curious, bold, and with a passion for innovation, we bring the best ideas to life.

Husqvarna Group is now looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance/Accounting team on a fixed term basis until the end of March 2026.

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the divisional financial planning, analysis and reporting activities for the UK sales company. You will report to the Financial Controller and will be working closely with Commercial Teams.

What you will do

The key parts of your role are:

  1. Co-ordination for sales company monthly closing activities
  2. Sales and margin analysis (volume, price, mix) versus budget and forecast
  3. Business Intelligence (BI)/Data Warehouse financial reporting
  4. Warranty and rebate calculation and analysis
  5. Freight and landed cost analysis
  6. Overhead cost analysis, including accrual and provision requirements
  7. Completion of sales company group reporting packages with full explanation and deviation analysis
  8. Preparation of monthly management accounts and divisional review presentations
  9. Forecasting – preparation and review of divisional monthly P&L forecast requirements
  10. Budgeting - preparation of divisional annual budgets and reporting packages
  11. Coupa – control of sales company business spend purchase order processes and accurate general ledger account coding
  12. Ad-hoc business support projects

This is a great opportunity to grow and develop in a global environment together with passionate colleagues.

You will be part of a warm, entrepreneurial and positive company culture where everyone supports each other.

What we are looking for

To succeed in this role you are analytical, customer-focused, able to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, and possess good communication skills.

Also:

  1. Qualified or Finalist ACA/ACCA/CIMA with minimum 3 years relevant experience
  2. Knowledge and experience of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence software packages
  3. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint presentation skills
  4. Experience of SAP/JDE ERP systems and Group Reporting packages (AARO)
  5. Previous experience as a Project Finance Lead

Are you interested? Please apply as soon as possible.

Once we have received your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement that your application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted within one week of the closing date. Please note that we can’t accept email applications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and understand that our differences are our strengths. We are curious, bold, and built by our differences. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Together as a team, we can bring the best ideas to life.

Last date to apply: 30 May 2025

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