Management Accountant / Business Analyst

GBR Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with a leading manufacturing / interior fit out installation business, recruiting for a dual experienced Management Accountant / Business Analyst (must have both skills) to undertake both MA & MI Data Analysis tasks, in a key role that gives the business a real insight into the companies performance levels, plus identifying areas for CI. The role offers Hybrid working (3-4 days office, 1-2 days home).

The company welcomes applications from those with ACA, CIMA or ACCA accounting qualifications (FQ).

An ideal applicant will have SAGE ERP systems experience (SAGE X3 is ideal, but other SAGE packages is fine), plus be an intermediate user of Excel, as well as being experienced in producing MI / KPI reports for Board & SMT review.

A MA / BA professional from a Manufacturing or Construction sector background would be best suited to this role.

Role Overview:

Responsible for the production & reporting of the management accounts, including month end / year end, AP & AR ledgers, balance sheets, journals, budgeting & forecasting, variance analysis, VAT returns, MI / KPI reporting, pipeline orders & confirmed orders reporting, stock & assets analysis, systems reporting & overall business support.

A key part of the daily focus will be on supporting the Commercial Systems Manager in the production of daily MI along with data analysis across the business.

Ensuring tight financial controls are in place, being instrumental in the continuous improvement journey of the business & the finance function.

Delivering accurate monthly management accounts & MI, liaising with all operational areas of the business.

Producing high quality financial information, plus assisting with the production of the board pack.

A key player in delivering internal systems improvements & business reporting enhancements for tighter controls.

Duties:

• Monthly management accounts & listed duties above
• Produce MI / KPI reports for SMT & Board of Directors
• Divisional forecasts & budget setting
• Managing cash flow & working capital
• Daily, weekly & monthly MI
• Systems administration
• Daily use of Glean-quote & SAGE X3 systems / software
• Preparation of statutory accounts & close liaison with external auditors
• Support to the Financial Controller.

Attributes:

• ACA, CIMA or ACCA fully qualified Management Accountant
• Manufacturing or construction sector exposure is ideal (not a must)
• Experience in both management accounts & business analysis is a must
• Strong in producing MI & KPI reports
• Hands on, as a relatively small operational team.

Commutable areas for this senior MA / BA role are Wigan, Manchester, Bury, Skelmersdale, Preston, Warrington, Oldham, Rochdale & St Helens, plus other areas that are close to these.

Interviews are to take place WC: 26/05/25 onwards, with the client looking to hire someone near on immediately.

Fantastic business, awesome modern day products & great people to work with in a vibrant working environment.

Apply today!