Group Management Accountant - #2164668

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the Group. This position is responsible for leading the monthly management reporting cycle, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities and providing meaningful financial analysis to aid strategic decision -making.

Working within a global finance environment, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with finance teams across the UK, Europe, Americas, Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, ensuring the delivery of high -quality financial information and driving continuous improvement across reporting processes and systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to broaden their exposure within a dynamic international organisation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and deliver monthly Group management accounts for both internal stakeholders and the Group's Middle Eastern parent company, primarily through the OneStream reporting platform.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timely submission of financial information across the Group.
• Liaise with finance teams across the UK, Europe, Americas, Middle East, India and Asia Pacific to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of quarterly Group forecasts.
• Coordinate and manage the annual Group budgeting process, including consolidation and preparation of Board reporting packs.
• Support with central treasury activities, including day to day banking relationships, bond applications and guarantees and administration of online banking platforms.
• Act as a key finance user and subject matter expert for OneStream, supporting reporting enhancements and system development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial reporting, automation, controls and business processes.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders , notably group wide finance teams.
• Support the wider central finance team with ad hoc and regular reporting requirements.
• Support the wider Group Finance team with ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives as required.

Skills & Experience :

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or in the latter stages of qualification.
• Previous experience in management accounting, Group reporting or financial reporting within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.Experience of working with financial reporting and consolidation systems; exposure to OneStream would be advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate large data sets.
• Strong analytical and problem -solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to review, challenge and improve financial systems, processes and controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, flexible and hands -on approach.
• Professional, diligent and enthusiastic with a strong commitment to delivering high -quality work.