Our client is seeking a Management Accountant to join their Inverness team on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal role, supporting a high performing finance function and acting as a key business partner across departments, the wider European finance team, and periodically at other European sites.
This is a stand alone, hands on position that offers variety, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Finance and Operations Planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and manage weekly site KPI reports
Lead month-end and year-end processes
Monitor capital project spend and conduct post-completion reviews
Produce monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis
Ensure site compliance with SOX and internal control testing
Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Support the planning, testing, and implementation of European finance systems
Deliver training and support within the European finance team
Provide ad hoc financial support to the Director of Finance and Operations PlanningAbout You - Essential Skills & Experience:
Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, or equivalent)
Proven success in a similar, challenging finance role
Strong communicator and relationship builder with the ability to challenge constructively
Skilled at working with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Proactive, driven, and adaptable who thrives in a fast-paced international environment
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical capability
Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your own workload
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and data manipulation for financial analysis)Desirable Experience:
Background in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX
Experience in product costing
Running SOX and internal control audits
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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment