A broad Management Accountant role in a £50m, PE-backed FMCG business, sitting directly under the Group Financial Controller. You’ll be involved in everything from reporting and forecasting through to supporting pricing and margin decisions across the business. As the number two to the Group FC, you’ll have direct exposure to both the Group FC and Group Finance Director, with real involvement in improving visibility, supporting decision making, and driving performance as the business scales. Established in the 1950s, the business has been a key local employer for decades. With recent private equity investment, they’re now entering a new phase of growth, with further expansion expected. Key responsibilities Financial Reporting and Analysis: Preparation of the monthly management accounts, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations Maintain the fixed asset register and the HP reconciliations Reviewing nominal entries and the inputs from accounts payable, and usage of the correct VAT codes Prepare the daily sales report and flash forecast Assist in the preparation of year-end financial reports Support the audit and statutory reporting. Assist with maintaining the 13-week cashflow forecast Use SQL to extract financial information and create reports. Manage the business rebates and update the display credits tracker. Ad-hoc analysis as required by the business. Power BI Development: Collaborate with the finance team to develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports. Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all Power BI outputs. Support wider team members in using Power BI for their reporting needs. Business Partnering: Work closely with various departments to understand their financial data needs. Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on financial analysis. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting Implement best practices in financial analysis and reporting Key requirements ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, finalist, or strong QBE Experience in an SME environment FMCG, manufacturing, stock or distribution experience helpful Strong Excel Comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders Commercial mindset with the ability to challenge and add value Benefits £40,000 - £50,000 24 days holiday bank holidays Clear progression Exposure to senior leadership and potential M&A activity