Management Accountant in Cheltenham

We are a growing renewable energy business seeking a high-calibre Management Accountant to play a key role in supporting financial performance, strategic decision-making, and the continued scaling of the business. This is a commercially focused role suited to a proactive individual who is comfortable operating in a multi-entity, project-driven environment and partnering closely with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Support the bookkeeping operations across multiple companies and the preparation of monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and monthly group reporting, including variance analysis and commentary * Responsible for VAT returns and other statutory filings * Prepare and present periodic reporting for project companies and development loans, and assist with managing relationships with key financial stakeholders * Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning * Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to support decision-making * Assist in evaluate key business assumptions, risks, and opportunities affecting operational and project performance. * Support equity and debt financing initiatives, including financial due diligence responses * Drive improve in internal financial controls and processes, and ensure adherence to financial covenants * Support cash flow management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimisation * Take accountability for ensuring seamless and error free execution of financing transactions * Assist with developing cost-efficiency programs and support initiatives that enhance revenue generation and optimise pricing strategies across services, products and assets * Carry out ad hoc financial analysis and provide support as required Qualifications and requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or STEM field preferred * Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA/ICAEW, or AIA) * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management accounting role, ideally within an engineering environment * Commercially astute, with the ability to translate financial data into business insight * Confident working with senior stakeholders and providing constructive challenge * A proactive and responsible approach to task ownership * Exceptional analytical, organisational and complex data-handling abilities