Your new company
A fast-paced, consumer-focused retail business operating around the globe, combining a strong brand identity with complex operations and a heavy emphasis on accurate financial control and reporting. The business is a large international consumer and retail group operating across branded products, specialist retail and associated services, with a significant global footprint.
Your new role
This organisation is seeking a hands-on, technically strong Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a well-rounded role offering end-to-end ownership of management accounts, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers and operating in a fast-paced, commercial retail environment.
Core responsibilities include:
- Managing cost reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
- Providing insightful analysis on financial performance and key variances.
- Partnering with stakeholders to support commercial decision-making.
- Identifying risks, opportunities and potential cost efficiencies.
- Producing meaningful management information and reporting.
- Supporting improvements across finance processes and controls.
- Business Partnering with various key stakeholders/teams including procurement and marketing.
- Reconciliation/tracking of actuals.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Recent, relevant experience, working in a similar FP&A/Analyst or Opex role
- Part qualified (CIMA/ACCA)
- Experience working in a product-based industry i.e. Retail, Manufacturing, FMCG
- ERP system experience i.e. SAP, Oracle
- Strong reconciliation skills
- Month end close
- Intermediate/advanced Excel
What you’ll get in return
- Flexible working options are available with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home following successful completion of probation
- Pension (7% employer contribution)
- Study support (offered on a case by case basis)
- Discretionary bonus (based on company performance)
- 25 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays)
- Option to buy shares with additional company contribution
- Private healthcare
Management Accountant (OPEX) - Retail employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
