Senior Project / Management Accountant in Derby

Senior Management Accountant | Derby | Hybrid Available | £60k Are you a qualified accountant looking for a role that combines technical excellence, commercial exposure and leadership responsibility? Whether you are an established management accountant in industry or a first time mover from practice, this could be the role for you. As they continue to expand, they are looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant to join their high-performing finance team in Derby. You'll be joining a finance team at an exciting stage of its evolution. As the business continues to scale, finance plays a critical role in supporting operational performance, influencing decision-making and driving continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to become a key part of that journey, taking ownership, developing others and helping shape a finance function built for future growth. As Senior Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, providing commercial insight and supporting the ongoing development of the finance team. You will take ownership of a portfolio of management accounts, work closely with operational stakeholders and help ensure the finance function continues to deliver accurate, timely and meaningful information to support business performance. Management Accounting & Reporting Ownership of a portfolio of management accounts. Full P&L responsibility, including analysis and insightful commentary. Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation are maintained to a high standard. Supporting the successful delivery of month-end across the wider finance function. Forecasting, Budgeting & Commercial Support Preparing and reviewing financial forecasts. Supporting the annual budgeting process through detailed analysis and challenge. Providing meaningful financial insight to operational stakeholders. Identifying trends, risks and opportunities to support business decision-making. Supporting, coaching and developing three members of the finance team. Reviewing management accounts, journals and working papers to ensure quality and consistency. Promoting best practice, strong financial controls and high professional standards. Process Improvement & Technical Finance Supporting audit requirements and finance-related queries. Taking ownership of key technical accounting areas. We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded accountant who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships and adding value. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Technically strong with a solid understanding of management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet controls. A confident communicator, capable of engaging effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Supervisory or line management experience. Advanced Excel skills. Develop your leadership skills within a supportive and collaborative finance team. Benefit from genuine long-term career progression opportunities. Work in an environment that values initiative, continuous improvement and professional development.