Management Accountant (Maternity Cover)

PHINIA Inc.; Gillingham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PHINIA Inc. is seeking a Management Accountant for its Gillingham site. The role reports to the Site Finance Controller and supports monthly and annual reporting, ensuring compliance with policies and controls. You will coordinate updates to processes and facilitate internal and external audits.

The position leads a finance team (AP/AR/GL), contributes to budget and forecast cycles, and enhances reporting systems and financial controls across the site.

Qualifications

• Strong compliance and governance background.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP/AR/GL processes and ensure timely financial deliverables.
• Own and improve monthly close, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare balance sheet forecasts and variance analysis with accuracy.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

VAT knowledge

Accounting fundamentals

Financial reporting

P&L & Balance sheet

Process improvement

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified

Job description

Position Overview

This role will be required to act as the Management Accountant for the Gillingham site, reporting to Site Finance Controller.

The Management Accountant role revolves around supporting both the site Financial Controller and the Finance team in the production of monthly and annual reporting and ensuring specifically that there is understanding of process, policy and compliance responsibilities. Responsible for co‑ordinating the updating and documenting of current processes alongside this. Responsible for coordination of both external and internal audit.

Roles & Responsibilities

• To manage a team (AP and AR and GL) and ensure delivery of all Financial elements
• To take responsibility for accurate financial reporting to strict deadlines; input into the budget/forecast process
• Manage and control production of the monthly Balance Sheet forecast and provide details and accurate variance analysis
• To liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure robust processes and respond with required data requests
• Ensure the site is Sarbannes Oxley compliant.
• Assist with maintaining and continuously developing accurate and timely reporting systems which meaningfully analyse and interpret the financial performance of the site
• Continue to help develop robust forecasting process, including Budget and Plan years for Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash flow, and FX. Report Risks & Opportunities and key Initiatives to deliver
• Support Management Team with information, analysis & guidance to allow strong Financial Control
• Work to improve the Site s Working Capital Cycle
• The role will be heavily compliance based.
• Support the preparation of Capital Project Proposals
• To administer the Company s assets and liabilities in accordance with the established financial controls and accounting policies of the Company.
• Supervision of Finance team, covering for and supporting the Controller in this activity.
• Liaison with Finance Shared Service Centre in Krakow (GBS)
• Approvals
• Other tasks and responsibilities as required

Skills

• Strong compliance skillset
• Good level of excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of VAT return preparation
• Strong accounting skills
• Good experience of Financial reporting in a multinational company environment
• Good understanding of all areas of P&L and Balance sheet
• Ability to understand, evaluate and implement improvements in current processes

Experience & Qualifications

Mandatory

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with a good number of years relevant experience
• Experience in forecast modelling

Desirable

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment