Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant

Location:

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

Job Type:

6 month Fixed Term Contract, 5 days on site per week

Industry:

Manufacturing/FMCG

The Management Accountant's role:

• Play a key role in providing accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support decision-making for the Operations leadership team
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes
• Calculate, monitor, and report key site performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide support to management in decision-making by conducting financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Monitor and manage cash flow, budgets, and financial performance
• Prepare daily and weekly wastage reports, analysing trends and working closely with the production team to identify root causes and drive improvement initiatives
• Coordinate monthly stock takes, perform stock reconciliations, and investigate variances in collaboration with the operations team.
• Review and improve financial processes, reporting tools, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in management accounting roles
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to liaise with the non-finance team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Excel

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience in the FMCG industry
• Previous experience with ERP systems