Job Description
Role: Management Accountant/ Financial AnalystHours: Flexible- full or part time (100% office based)Location: Leatherhead (parking onsite)Hourly rate : £19.23- £24.73 PAYE OR £24.48- £31.60 via an umbrella company
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Management Accountant / Financial Analyst to support strategic decision-making through insightful financial reporting and analysis. This role is pivotal in compiling project-based financial reports, conducting overhead analysis, and presenting data in a clear, visual format for management meetings.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and present monthly management reports including project profitability, wage cost analysis, and overhead trends.
* Conduct financial analysis on current and historical data to support budgeting and forecasting.
* Use advanced Excel skills to manipulate large datasets, create dashboards, and visualize findings through graphs and statistics.
* Collaborate with project managers to gather financial data and understand cost drivers.
* Monitor and report on project spend, including labour, materials, and subcontractor costs.
* Perform variance analysis against budget and prior year figures.
* Support the preparation of board packs and financial presentations for senior leadership.
* Assist in the development of financial models for new projects and investment decisions.
* Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems and reports.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a management accounting or financial analyst role, ideally within construction or civil engineering would be ideal.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, charts, dashboards).
* Experience with project accounting and cost analysis.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data.
* Strong communication skills to present findings clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Desirable
* Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or similar.
* Familiarity with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) an advantage.
* Knowledge of UK GAAP and construction-specific financial regulations.