- Take the lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the group, working alongside the Group Financial Controller.
- Produce accurate management accounts and reports to agreed deadlines, including key month-end and year-end adjustments (accruals, prepayments, etc.).
- Keep a close eye on P&L, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and cashflow forecasting, making sure everything’s accurate and robust.
- Spot trends, highlight risks and opportunities, and provide insightful variance analysis with practical recommendations.
- Work closely with budget holders, helping them prepare annual budgets and forecasts, and explaining financial information in a way that makes sense to non-finance colleagues.
- Support the annual budget process, periodic forecasts, and ad-hoc reporting requests.
- Streamline processes where possible and ensure the integrity of all financial data for internal and external reporting.
- CIMA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
- Proven management accounting experience within Manufacturing or FMCG.
- Confident in presenting reports and analysis both in writing and face-to-face.
- Strong understanding of stock and stock components.
- Excellent business partnering skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Proactive, detail-focused, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
- Flexible, adaptable, and happy to roll your sleeves up when needed.