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.
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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