Resourcery Group are working with a PE backed multidivisional company in the Chester area to bring on board a qualified Senior Management Accountant. This is a fixed term contract role for 6-9 months to help lead and manage the day to day operations of the management accounting function. Our client offers hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office and 2 WFH. The key responsibilities of the role include: Producing the monthly management accounts with variance analysis for the divisional P&L’s KPI reporting with insight provision Budgeting and re-forecasting Balance sheet responsibility, reconciliation, VAT returns and regulatory returns Cash flow forecasting Cost and expense reporting FX Manage internal controls Manage and lead the team Have a strong understanding of operational finance such as AP, AR etc. Liaise with internal stakeholders The ideal candidate background: A qualified accountant – CIMA/ACCA/ACA Have a good background in leading a small team Good influencing skills in being able to deal with stakeholders Strong analysis skills and management accounting