Management Accountant
Michael Page are working with a well-established, operationally complex organisation based in the Ellesmere Port area that is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to strengthen its finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys owning the month-end process, producing meaningful insight, and partnering with non-finance stakeholders to support commercial and operational decision-making. Client Details Reporting into a senior finance lead, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and analysis. You'll be joining a collaborative finance function within a fast-paced, multi-site environment where finance is viewed as a true business partner. Description The key responsibilities of the Management Accountant include: Ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, delivering accurate management accounts with meaningful commentaryInvestigation and interpretation of performance against budget and forecast, highlighting key drivers and trendsCreation of clear, value-adding financial information to support internal decision-makersPlaying a key role in the annual budgeting process and regular forecast updatesReviewing and constructively challenging financial assumptions to strengthen planning and forecasting outputsEvaluating income and cost patterns to identify commercial risks, efficiencies, and growth opportunitiesAssisting with financial modelling, scenario planning, and the development of performance metricsWorking closely with operational stakeholders to act as a trusted finance partnerEnsuring robust financial controls, reconciliations, and governance are maintainedDriving improvements across finance processes, reporting, and systemsProviding support during audit cycles and year-end close activities Profile A successful Management Accountant should have or be: Working towards qualifications in accounting or finance.Strong, end-to-end management accounting experience, including month-end ownershipProven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisConfident working with large data sets and advanced ExcelExperience in a multi-site or operationally complex environmentComfortable explaining financial information to non-finance stakeholdersSystems-savvy, with experience using Sage 200 (highly desirable)Analytical, detail-focused, and commercially curiousProactive, organised, and able to manage competing deadlinesA collaborative team player who builds strong internal relationships Job Offer Our client will offer you: A competitive salary DOE and study levelOpportunities for professional development and career progression.A permanent position within a respected organisationA supportive and professional company culture.Comprehensive benefits package with enhanced holiday allowance
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