Senior Management Accountant (12 month FTC)

SF Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Warwick is seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to cover maternity leave on a 12-month contract. This hybrid role involves financial planning, reporting, and business partnering with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong analytical and communication skills, ready to contribute to strategic decision-making and financial performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior management accounting or finance business partnering.
• Strong technical accounting skills and commercial acumen.
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or project-based business is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Business partner with senior operational and commercial teams.
• Analyse key trends for cost savings or revenue growth.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Warwick (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Start Date: ASAP / October 2025

We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Senior Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover a key role during maternity leave. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident working autonomously, while also contributing to strategic decision-making and financial performance.

You will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and act as a business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
• Produce and present monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis and commentary.
• Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Business partner with senior operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance and accountability.
• Analyse key trends and identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.
• Maintain and improve financial models, reporting tools, and internal controls.
• Support year-end audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.
• Mentor and support junior members of the finance team, including Management Accountants or Assistant Accountants.
• Contribute to ongoing finance transformation projects and systems improvements.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Proven experience in a senior management accounting or finance business partnering role.
• Strong technical accounting skills and commercial acumen.
• Advanced Excel skills and confident working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or project-based business.
• Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting tools.
• Available to start in the next 4-6 weeks or sooner.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (pro-rata).
• 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.
• Hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days per week in Warwick office).
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects.
• Supportive team environment and onboarding process.