MERITUS are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join our client onsite in Broughton on an initial 12 month contract with very likely extensions thereafter.
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - INSIDE IR35 - £39.98 per hour - VIA UMBRELLA - 12 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE (80:20 ONSITE/HYBRID) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
The Business Unit controlling, i.e. management accounting, work is varied and requires strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities.
Responsibilities
In support of the central controlling teams, drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives
Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case & ROI) for decision making
Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks
Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics
Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring robust challenge of assumptions and financial evaluations
Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)
Skill Set
Essential
Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment
Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools
Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset
Strong communication skills - multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries
Continuous improvement mindset
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