Management Accountant

ABOUT THE JOB

The Management Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality financial management information, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial control across the business. This role plays a key part in budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and providing financial insight to senior stakeholders.

Location - Head Office, Boucher Road

Full Time

JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL REPORTING & ANALYSIS

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis
• Produce insightful financial commentary explaining performance, trends, and key drivers
• Analyse profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow performance
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support decision-making
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to senior management as required
• Provide assistance to finance team members in their roles when required

BUDGETING & FORECASTING

• Assist in the annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes
• Work with budget holders to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy
• Track performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities
• Support strategic planning through financial input and modelling

COST CONTROL & EFFICIENCY

• Monitor cost performance and investigate variances against budget and prior periods
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency improvements
• Support cost allocation, margin analysis, and profitability reviews
• Develop KPIs to track cost efficiency and financial performance
• Partner with operational teams to embed cost-conscious decision-making

COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legislation, internal controls, and company policies
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular reviews and reconciliations
• Support statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes
• Ensure financial reporting deadlines and governance requirements are met
• Identify and manage financial risks, escalating issues where appropriate

SYSTEMS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, planning, and control processes
• Improve efficiency through automation, standardisation, and system enhancements
• Support implementation of new systems, tools, and reporting solutions

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in management accounting or financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
• Experience working with senior management and cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial control

DESIRIBLE

• Knowledge of financial modelling and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Line management experience

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