We have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a fast paced and growing FMCG organisation based in West London. This is an immediate requirement offering a hybrid working pattern along with a competitive day rate.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis: Analyse financial data and trends to provide insights and recommendations to management for improving financial performance.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
• Cost Analysis: Monitor and analyse costs related to production, distribution, and other operational activities, identifying areas for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual performance and provide explanations for variances.
• Month-end Close: Own and manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Management Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to management, highlighting key performance metrics and areas of concern.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and procedures, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, procurement, and sales, to gather financial information and support decision-making.
• Cash management: responsible for cash management and payments and producing weekly cash flow reports.
• Bookkeeping: Manage the complete end-to-end book keeping process with support from AP/AR assistants.
• External Audits: First point of contact for external audits. Managing and monitoring requests and timelines.
• Fixed Asset Reporting: Ownership of fixed asset register, tracking purchases and depreciation calculations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA or CIMA certification preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis, using tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including cost accounting and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join a high-growth fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing company based in the UK. If you are passionate about driving business performance through financial analysis and planning, we encourage you to apply.

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