Management Accountant PQ/QBE

Management Accountant (PQ/QBE)

Based in Loughborough

£48,000 to £55,000 (dependent on relevant experience)

Full time office-based role (5 days per week)

Full time, permanent role

Cedar have partnered with a thriving manufacturing business based in Loughborough who are looking for a commercial Management Accountant to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering accurate and insightful monthly management accounts for commercial and industrial business units, providing valuable analysis on variances and margin evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts with detailed narratives for Commercial and Industrial business units.
• Business partnering - building relationships and presenting to Senior Stakeholders.
• Lead and support a team of two Assistant Management Accountants.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships to aid decision-making and maximise results.
• Support Industrial team in optimising stock management for warehouse efficiency.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with sales and marketing.
• Oversee Industrial performance analysis to control impact on commercial margin.
• Aid in market share and sales team activity analysis for in-market insights.
• Collaborate with Contracts Manager on pricing analysis and opportunities.
• Support financial accounting team in ensuring reporting accuracy and meeting statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with HR team on payroll processing and key HR KPIs.
• Assist Financial Accounting Manager with annual audit process.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable business partner experience
• A drive to improve processes and deliver excellence.
• Excellent communication skills
• Studying towards ACCA/CIMA OR QBE
• Previous management experience is highly desirable.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.