Management Accountant (Operations)

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We're currently working with one of the UKs leading supply chain groups who, due to growth and a number of recent acquisitions, are looking to strengthen their existing finance team with a Finance Business Partner / Operations Management Accountant. 

This is a dynamic role within a fast-paced environment and would suit an experienced, adaptable accountant who is looking for an opportunity to influence strategic business decision making and have a tangible impact on shaping a fast-growing group. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Full responsibility for all Operations related accounts, primarily Stock, COGS, Logistics, Warehouse Admin and Establishment costs
• Business Partner to the Operations Director and the warehouse, logistics & inventory teams
• Preparation and review of accounts for stock & cost of sales (Flash and Final)
• Detailed variance analysis of monthly results to Budget and Prior year, with full commentary on variances giving complete insight into what is driving the variances
• Preparation of monthly commentaries to the Group Financial Controller 
• Preparation of the monthly department P&Ls and variances for discussion with the Operations Director
• Weekly updates to the Operations Director on spend to date vs budgets & forecasts & vs activity
• Ownership and reconciliation of the accounts with the logistics suppliers
• Preparation of budgets and regular forecasts, including assisting in construction of the annual stock and cost budget
• Working alongside transactions services – particularly purchase ledger and providing assistance with the reconciliation of the more complex accounts, and the GRNI account.
• Assistance in preparation of the statutory accounts with the Grou Financial Controller
• Pro-actively driving ad hoc commercial analysis to help focus activity and identify potential cost savings and value for money, making recommendations for improvements where necessary.

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified preferred
• Stock or Logistics experience preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to business partner effectively
• Adaptable - able to continuously improve processes and spot opportunities for improvement
• Microsoft Dynamics/365 experience would be highly beneficial but not essential
• Advanced Excel experience

Benefits:

• Up to £44,000 basic salary 
• 22 holidays plus bank holidays increasing with level of service, plus a day off on your birthday
• An Employee assistance programme, with 24/7 support and access to a wide variety of discounts including leisure and dining with household brands
• An annual paid day to volunteer at a recognised charity of your choice
• Company pension scheme

Apply Email :- ciaran.mckeown@howarthmorris.co.uk