ROLE OVERVIEWAn exciting opportunity exists for a candidate to join our Finance team to drive the company's financial analysis and forecasting agendaThe Senior Management Accountant position will partner and provide financial support to the rest of the business focusing on forecasting and variance analysis, along with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis working with the BI teamThe role requires a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting systems.
The candidate will be required to be detail-orientated and naturally analytical, excelling at showcasing logical thinking when compiling, analysing and presenting financial data and analysis SKILLS & EXPERIENCECIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent)3+ Years' experience in a similar roleGood knowledge of management accounting principlesProven track record of managing budget / forecasting models, including ash flow managementExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel with some experience in PowerPointStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced financial modelling skills KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESPreparation of forecast / budgeting, performance and variance analysis providing qualitative and quantitative analysis and insights to guide the business on strategic decisionsForward planning – Reporting on key performance indicator results associated with forecasts, budgets and longer-term outlooks, including analysis and presentationsReviewing performance – Preparation of monthly / quarterly management reports and analysis to understand financial and key performance indicator trends compared to targets and challenge the status quo.
Provide commentary to Senior ManagementMaintain monthly KPI's for finance / business-related decisionsAssisting in developing and managing cost-effective business processes and policies including interpreting information to evaluate the efficiency of financial procedures / operationsDevelop, maintain and distribute financial models as requiredAssist / prepare ad-hoc consolidated financial information and / or reports requested by Management PREFERRED REQUIREMENTSAbility to challenge existing processes and ways of workingExcellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to explain complex financial informationStrong interpersonal skillsStrong analytical skills with the ability to synergistically integrate the details into a big-picture viewMust be proactive with the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlinesFlexible and innovation-hungry, embracing change positivelyRight attitude and passion for the role: exhibit enthusiasm and can-do attitude about work and deliverables
