Robert Half are very working in partnership with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team in Northampton.
This is a key position within the business, responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, supporting planning cycles, and providing commercial insight to senior stakeholders.
The role sits within a small finance team and offers hybrid working.
Role Purpose
The Senior Management Accountant will act as a finance business partner, responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information, supporting decision-making, and driving financial performance across assigned areas of the business.
The role requires strong ownership of reporting, planning, and control processes, along with the ability to challenge stakeholders and improve financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Business partner with stakeholders across multiple areas of the business
Own monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and forward-looking commentary
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles, including scenario analysis
Deliver management accounts within tight reporting deadlines (typically within 3 working days)
Provide clear financial insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Support audit processes and act as a key finance contact for external auditors
Own balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and controls
Support capital expenditure processes, including business case review and tracking
Identify risks, opportunities, and improvements across financial processes and reporting
Support continuous improvement in reporting, systems, and controls
Provide ad-hoc analysis and project support as required
Candidate Profile
Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)
Strong background in management accounting or finance business partnering
Experience working in complex or fast-paced environments desirable
Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical capability
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP or similar) desirable
Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders
Highly organised with ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
Commercial mindset with a proactive and improvement-focused approach
Comfortable working in a hands-on team environment
Additional Information
Hybrid working available
Small finance team environment
Broad exposure to senior stakeholders
Strong ownership and accountability within role
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