Are you ready to oversee the financial heartbeat of a global, fast-growing company? A-SAFE is looking for a Group Management Accountant to unify and analyze financial data across our international operations. In this pivotal role, you’ll translate complex numbers into actionable insights, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive strategic decision-making at the highest levels. If you’re energized by challenge, excel at managing diverse financial landscapes, and love making a tangible impact in a forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you. Join A-SAFE and help us shape the financial future of workplace safety worldwide.
The Opportunity
The Group Management Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the month-end close process for group sales and gross margin, ensuring accurate forecasting, and providing deep insights into gross margin performance.
Key Accountabilities
1. Manage and oversee the timely and accurate month-end close process for group sales and gross margin.
2. Provide variance analysis to explain key drivers of sales and gross margin performance.
3. Perform detailed analysis of the group’s gross margin, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
4. Work closely with operational teams to understand cost structures and identify areas for margin optimization.
5. Develop and maintain accurate forecasts for the group’s gross margin based on historical data, business drivers, and market conditions.
6. Regularly review and update forecasts, providing early warnings of potential variances from budget or prior forecasts.
7. Oversee and manage the year-end statutory accounts preparation and audit for overseas entities.
8. Coordinate with local teams and external auditors to ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.
9. Ensure the full balance sheet close process is conducted accurately and efficiently on a monthly basis.
10. Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that all balances are properly supported and any discrepancies are resolved.
11. Oversee the group’s purchase ledger process, identify and implement areas for improvement.
12. Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to ensure the accurate and timely completion of the group’s annual budgets.
13. Manage, Mentor & Lead a team.
About you
Essential
1. Relevant qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
2. Post Qualified Manufacturing experience.
3. Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
4. Willingness to try new things, innovative & pioneering approach.
5. Enthusiastic team player – able to build constructive relationships with key stakeholders at Board & C-Suite level.
6. Experience in supervising or managing a team.
7. Effective communicator – able to discuss queries or issues with key stakeholders at all levels of the business.
8. Organised & Deadline Driven.
9. Proven experience in a management accounting role, ideally within a group or multinational environment.
Desirable
1. Experience working with multiple systems/software.
Why A-SAFE?
Since 1984, A-SAFE has been a pioneer in industrial safety, inventing the world’s first industrial-strength polymer safety barrier. Today, we continue to lead the industry with cutting-edge solutions like our award-winning IoT system, RackEye️. With 17 international subsidiaries, we partner with global giants such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and BMW to enhance workplace safety.
At A-SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business:
* We Are Pioneers
* We Are in it Together
* We Do the Right Thing
Our Commitment to Diversity
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. At A-SAFE, we believe our differences fuel innovation and enrich our work environment.
Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety?
Apply today and start your journey with A-SAFE Group.
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