Management Accountant Permanent, full time Location – Selby, Hybrid working Closing date – 10 January 2025 Who we are: We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role: As the Management Accountant you’ll be responsible for accurate P&L and Balance sheet postings and reconciliations for Opex across the UK, always achieving or beating reporting deadlines. Day to day you’ll provide consistent, simple, and accurate monthly management information and reporting to allow senior management to monitor expenditure performance, understand variances, and support them in taking actions. You’ll be responsible for identifying and driving process improvements, which includes standardising processes across the group and increasing efficiency throughout the month end process, with the aim of improving control over costs and suggesting and supporting action plans to improve performance. You’ll develop and maintain regular, high-quality communication with the business’s non-finance stakeholders in order to ensure key information flows occur on a timely basis, are well understood, and are refined where necessary. You’ll also ensure information flows include business data required for finance and finance reports required by the business. Who we’re looking for: You’ll be a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant. Ideally, you’ll have experience in an accounting role in a medium/large company environment and experience with financial systems and a demonstrable commitment to simplification and automation of processes. Competent with MS Office skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. You’ll be solutions focused and will be able to clearly identify process improvements and will be comfortable challenging the status quo to drive different results. Attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of accounting and financial reporting is essential. We’re at our best when we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working. We welcome applications from everyone and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get: · A discretionary bonus based on company performance · Private Healthcare with Vitality · SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time · Personal accident cover · Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10% · Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays · Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen. At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here. Talk to us about flexible working How to apply: Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careersdrax.com LI-HYB