Job Description
My exclusive PE backed client is the UK market leader Utilities Services provider in its field, with its HO and Central Finance function based in Newcastle-u-Lyme, Staffordshire, and operates through a nationwide depot network.
This new Group Management Accountant role has been created as part of the beefed up Central Finance team to support their ongoing profitable expansion.
This will be a hybrid role with c 3 days/week based at the Newcastle-u-Lyme HO working within the close-knit cohesive Central Finance team.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this exciting career opportunity will have a strong focus on Business Analysis, FP&A and ongoing Systems development.
Key responsibilities will include:
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* Ensuring the preparation of timely and robust monthly and annual Group financial reports.
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* Create new models and automate reporting for analysing business performance - using a range of Excel, Power BI, ERP & FP&A tools.
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* Support commercial decision-making including Pricing, Margin Analysis, Customer Profitability and Cost Optimisation.
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* Support the annual Budget process and monthly/quarterly Forecast processes.
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* New Investment Appraisal and proactive input to various New Business Development initiatives.
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* Identify opportunities for Cost savings and efficiency improvements.
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* Stock/Inventory management and Group Capex control.
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* Cost allocations, accruals and revenue recognition to ensure accurate and meaningful assessment of local depot performance.
Overall, this is seen as a key new role to support the Group's ongoing successful growth strategy and the successful candidate can expect strong promotion opportunities going forward.
Candidate profile:
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* Qualified level (or high calibre QBE).
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* Strong Management Accounts experience with well developed Excel/BI systems and analytical skills.
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* Confident and self-assured with strong communication skills.
My client offers a competitive starting salary between £50k - £55k plus annual Bonus scheme and comprehensive Benefits package.
Please send your CV in confidence to Martin Morgan, the retained consultant - all relevant applicants will receive a prompt response.