FP&A Management Accountant 12months Fixed Term Darwen Key Responsibilities: Producing relevant, meaningful & accurate commercial & management information / analysis with a clear and concise presentation of reports to enable effective decision making Monthly Reporting on Sales & Margin, Overheads & Balance Sheet Attendance at Month End review meetings Direct involvement in production, consolidation, reporting & analysis of the periodic forecasts for Sales and Overheads Support business decisions and new business cases by developing tools to improve sales and profitability forecasting and planning. Driving process standardisation Reviewing, collating and reporting of commercial overheads, challenging any key variances Ad Hoc reports and analysis as and when required Requirements: An in-depth understanding of business operations; possess a keen eye for detail Prioritise and manage multiple tasks/projects using effective time management skills Strong analytical skills and ability to focus on relevant detail, without losing track of the bigger picture Excellent communication skills and ability to build/maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels across the business Uses initiative to find solutions and approaches problems with curiosity and open mindedness Previous experience in a management accounting type role is essential Be a strong team player and a self-starter Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, specifically pivot tables, formulas, V- and H- lookups, IF statements Newly Qualified / Finalist (ACCA/ACMA) Experience of SAP, Business Warehouse & PowerBI desirable but not essential About Crown Paints Crown believes that every pot of paint is brimming with potential and we want to put that into the hands of everyone. As one of the UK’s leading paint brands, we support homeowners and professionals to ‘paint their own possible’ and create beautiful, transformative spaces for everyone to enjoy. With a heritage dating back to 1777, the company has a rich and colourful history, pouring 200 years of knowledge and skill into every tin of paint. Headquartered in Darwen in Lancashire, the same town the company started in all those years ago, Crown also has a manufacturing site in Hull and an ever-growing network of over 170 Crown Decorating Centres located throughout the UK and Ireland. We’re proud to have held the Royal Warrant since 1949 in recognition of our commitment, passion and experience. As an industry leader in innovation and sustainability, Crown knows what a positive difference we can make to people and the planet and have set ambitious targets to become carbon neutral across all manufacturing operations, drive full circularity across product and packaging through recycling schemes, eradicate all waste to landfill and ensure 100% of paint containers make maximum use of recycled and recyclable materials.