Senior Management Accountant in Leicester

Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career by supporting a group of branches and becoming a trusted business partner to operational leaders? We are hiring a Senior Management Accountant who can blend solid financial fundamentals with proactive support to our Service team - someone who is ready to add value through insight and analysis, while also staying grounded in the essential routine tasks that keep our reporting accurate.

You will start by gaining a strong grounding in our finance processes and service organisation, then gradually move into leading P&L calls and supporting the Business Controller in driving performance. You will work closely with the UK & Ireland Business Controller and form part of a small, supportive finance team. The role also offers clear progression into broader controlling responsibilities as your confidence and capability develops.

• Providing branch-level financial support and guidance across the UK and Ireland, ensuring accurate reporting and clear insight for operational leaders.
• Facilitating monthly P&L meetings with branches, supporting managers in understanding their results while they retain ownership of the P&L.
• Contributing to the budgeting process and supporting local branches with forecasting and financial planning.
• Analysing productivity and utilisation of front-line operatives and highlighting trends or issues to operational teams.
• Preparing monthly management accounts packs with clear, concise commentary.
• Preparing month-end reporting packs with independent, period-driven commentary that highlights key movements, trends and issues for stakeholders.
• Completing essential month-end tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, data checks, and cost reallocations.
• Assisting with internal and external audit requirements, ensuring strong financial control and documentation.
• Maintaining Power BI dashboards and providing support to key users, ensuring reports remain accurate and up to date.
• Supporting OneStream reporting processes, helping maintain data accuracy and completeness.

• As a minimum: Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, with at least 3-5 years management accounting experience.
• A proactive finance professional with the ability to identify issues and work on their own initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and confidently, with a track record of constructively challenging and influencing operational teams.
• Detail-focused, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent Excel skills; comfortable working with existing Power BI and system reports.
• SAP experience is helpful but not essential.
• Periodic travel to UK and Ireland branches as required.

Konecranes is committed to supporting the professional growth and development of all employees. We offer a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package, including:

• A competitive base salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Contributory pension, and life assurance scheme.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employee shares save scheme.
• Retail, leisure and travel discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• An inclusive working environment.
• Quarterly team lunches.
• Gallons of free tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
• Weekly fruit basket.
• Study support is available for the successful candidate to progress further with relevant finance qualifications.