Strategic Management Accountant – FMCG, SAP & CAPEX

Michael Page; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

Michael Page in Gloucestershire is seeking a Management Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations within a busy FMCG environment. You will prepare monthly management accounts and lead the month-end close with robust reporting.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, advanced Excel skills, and SAP experience, plus the ability to influence decisions through clear financial insights across sites.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required.
• Strong analytics and ability to translate data into insights.
• Advanced Excel and SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, journals).
• Support month-end close with accurate, timely reporting.
• Produce monthly packs with commentary on performance, variances, risks and opportunities.
• Analyze performance against budget, forecast and prior year; identify key drivers.
• Partner with operations and supply chain; provide insight to support decisions.
• Present financial results at site reviews and operational meetings.
• Support CAPEX evaluation and ensure sound investment proposals.
• Maintain control account reconciliations and fixed asset register.
• Assist with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.
• Develop trainee finance staff and act as SAP key user for the finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Strong communicator

Advanced Excel

SAP experience

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michael Page in Gloucestershire is seeking a Management Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations within a busy FMCG environment. You will prepare monthly management accounts and lead the month-end close with robust reporting.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, advanced Excel skills, and SAP experience, plus the ability to influence decisions through clear financial insights across sites.