Job Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Production of Weekly Reports to main operating subsidiary companies
• Production of Monthly Subsidiary Company Management Accounts; 5 UK Companies, 1 Swedish, 1 German
• Consolidation of Subsidiary Accounts to Group plc accounts
• Reviewing/preparing and entering monthly journal entries to monthly deadlines.
• Assisting in the preparation of periodic (monthly and annual) financial statements on an accurate and timely basis, including income and expenditure accounts, budgets, variance analysis and commentaries, initially with guidance from the Group Financial Controller
• Providing financial support to key budget holders and their teams to understand variances and the implications for both current and future financial years
• Assisting budget holders with the completion of departments/projects annual budgets, and rolling forecasts during the year
• Preparing, reconciling and clearing Balance Sheet control accounts and maintaining the process for ensuring that these are undertaken on a regular basis.

• Assist Group Financial Controller and CFO with Annual budget process/quarterly production of Company Forecasts; including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
• Managing year end tasks and reporting
• Dealing with auditors

• Assisting in providing analysis/due diligence in order to inform decisions relating to major projects, contracts, loans and grants

• Responsible for keeping up-to-date process and systems procedural documentation
• Deputise for and support the Group Financial Controller as and when required
• Mentoring a management accountant
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified or very advanced Part Qualified CIMA or equivalent. At least five years' experience in a management accounting role within a manufacturing environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.