Summary: The Temporary Management Accountant role in Leicester involves supporting the finance function of a manufacturing business during a critical transition period. The position requires the preparation of management accounts, budgeting, cost analysis, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to provide financial insights and support operational efficiency. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with experience in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Review and analyze financial performance, providing variance analysis to actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Collaborate with operational teams to analyze manufacturing costs, cost controls, and project profitability.
• Partner with production and procurement teams to understand the impact of operations on financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Support the finance and leadership teams with ad-hoc projects, including systems/process improvements or preparation for audits.

Key Skills:

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in management accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in financial systems, ERP software, and advanced MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary (Rate): 350

City: Leicester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance