Ensure the accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts, including all associated financial analysis and commentary.
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
Provide financial and commercial analysis to support business decision-making.
Deliver management information to the board of directors in a clear and concise manner, highlighting key trends, issues and opportunities.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business, including the senior management team and external auditors.
Ensure the effective operation of financial systems, processes and controls, including the production of relevant financial reports.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate will ideally be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a proven background in a Management Accounting role.
You will be confident using Excel, with experience analyzing multiple data sets using financial models.
Candidates will have demonstrable experience presenting to exec level stakeholders and will be confident presenting financial data as well as influencing key decisions.
Some technical accounting knowledge would be significantly advantageous given the current small size of the finance team and the need to deliver year end technical accounting submissions.
Previous experience using Xero or other cloud accounting packages would also be highly desirable.