Reporting to the Lead Finance Business Partner, this 6-month fixed-term contract Management Accountant role plays a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across Birmingham Airport. The role will partner with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, enhancing financial insight, and supporting the efficient use of technology and automation within the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and analysis.
- Support the production of rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and management information to aid business planning and decision-making.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations and insights to stakeholders.
- Maintain and develop financial models, reports, and performance metrics to support operational and strategic objectives.
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts, annual audits, and compliance with financial reporting requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, supporting process optimisation, automation, and finance system enhancements.
Essential Experience Required:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a numerate discipline.
- Strong demonstrable experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse, manipulate, and present complex financial data effectively.
- Experience communicating financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven ability to identify process improvements and implement efficiencies within finance operations.
- Experience using reporting, visualisation, or business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
- Knowledge of Power Apps or other automation tools to improve reporting and workflow processes.
- Experience supporting finance system implementations, upgrades, or transformation projects.
- Experience working within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
- Exposure to preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audit processes.
- Experience supporting investment appraisals, business cases, or commercial decision-making activities.
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Management Accountant in Birmingham employer: Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where skilled professionals can thrive in maintaining critical baggage handling systems. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the airport provides comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation. Working here means being part of a vital operation that ensures the safety and efficiency of travel for countless passengers, all while enjoying the unique advantages of being located in one of the UK's busiest transport hubs.
