Management Accountant

Edward Mann are pleased to be supporting a well-established Marketing business based in Central London with the appointment of a commercially driven Management Accountant.

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, covering a period of maternity leave, and will suit an accountant who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and using financial data to influence business decisions.

Reporting into the senior finance team, you will take ownership of the monthly management reporting process while providing commercial support across the wider business. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and Heads of Department, helping them understand financial performance, manage budgets and make informed decisions around revenue, costs and profitability.

The role will offer exposure across management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and business partnering, with a strong focus on adding commercial value rather than simply producing numbers.

Key responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for the preparation and delivery of accurate monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Develop and maintain regular KPI reporting, providing meaningful analysis and commentary on business performance.
• Work closely with Heads of Department to monitor budgets, expenditure and financial performance.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and their impact on the wider business.
• Support the annual budgeting process, working with key stakeholders to establish realistic financial plans.
• Prepare and update regular revenue, cost and cash flow forecasts.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances and trends.
• Provide insight into client, campaign and departmental profitability where required.
• Assist the CFO and Financial Controller with financial analysis, modelling and ad-hoc commercial projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and efficiencies across the business.
• Support the reconciliation and ongoing review of balance sheet accounts.
• Provide guidance and support to budget holders around financial processes and reporting.

What we're looking for:

• An experienced Management Accountant who can confidently operate in a commercially focused environment.
• Previous experience producing monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders and non-finance teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to a non-financial audience.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience within a marketing, media, advertising, creative or other professional services environment would be advantageous.
• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant preferred, although candidates with strong relevant experience who are not currently studying will also be considered.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the confidence to question, analyse and provide insight.

Edward Mann Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Edward Mann Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

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