Senior Management Accountant

Heidelberg Materials AG; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and manage a team of accountants. The successful candidate will ensure process improvements, collaborate with various business units, and enhance understanding through training. Located in Chipping Sodbury, this hybrid role offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Flexible and agile working

Enhanced family leave policies

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a financial context.
• Strong understanding of management accounts and reporting standards.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and P&Ls accurately.
• Develop teams of accountants and optimize resource utilization.
• Enhance internal controls and coordinate audit activities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Team Development

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Job Responsibilities

1. Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and coordinate P&Ls for designated business lines, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and understandable reporting.
2. Lead and develop teams of subject matter experts, sharing best practices and knowledge across the business, while working closely with finance and business teams to meet their needs.
3. Standardize and improve processes proactively, focusing on efficiency and consistency across business lines.

Main Responsibilities

1. Own the preparation of monthly management accounts for specific process areas, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with internal and group reporting standards.
2. Manage and develop a team of part-qualified accountants, providing challenges and growth opportunities.
3. Optimize resource utilization and task coverage to ensure effective working practices.
4. Collaborate with Business Line Controlling, Business Analysts, and field teams to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounts and balance sheets.
5. Build effective relationships with site and management teams, addressing queries and providing training to enhance understanding of accounts.
6. Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings through accounting optimizations and synergies.
7. Handle diverse queries from the business, applying judgment and technical expertise to resolve issues and support team development.
8. Promote process improvements and ensure high levels of control and adherence to procedures.

Internal Controls / Internal Audit

1. Coordinate internal control and audit activities at the SSC, ensuring timely completion of actions.

What's on Offer:

• Salary: Up to £58,000
• Location: Chipping Sodbury, Hybrid work model
• Additional Benefits: Recognitions such as Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident, 5% Club (Platinum), and others.
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday, flexible and agile working, holiday purchase, sabbatical.
• Family Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, and menopause policies.
• Social Value: Paid volunteering days, community engagement initiatives including LGBTQ+, Women in Science and Engineering, Armed Forces, and more.