Michael Page are working with a well-established, operationally complex organisation based in the Ellesmere Port area that is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to strengthen its finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys owning the month-end process, producing meaningful insight, and partnering with non-finance stakeholders to support commercial and operational decision-making.
Client Details
Reporting into a senior finance lead, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and analysis. You'll be joining a collaborative finance function within a fast-paced, multi-site environment where finance is viewed as a true business partner.
Description
The key responsibilities of the Management Accountant include:
Ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, delivering accurate management accounts with meaningful commentary
Investigation and interpretation of performance against budget and forecast, highlighting key drivers and trends
Creation of clear, value-adding financial information to support internal decision-makers
Playing a key role in the annual budgeting process and regular forecast updates
Reviewing and constructively challenging financial assumptions to strengthen planning and forecasting outputs
Evaluating income and cost patterns to identify commercial risks, efficiencies, and growth opportunities
Assisting with financial modelling, scenario planning, and the development of performance metrics
Working closely with operational stakeholders to act as a trusted finance partner
Ensuring robust financial controls, reconciliations, and governance are maintained
Driving improvements across finance processes, reporting, and systems
Providing support during audit cycles and year-end close activitiesProfile
A successful Management Accountant should have or be:
Working towards qualifications in accounting or finance.
Strong, end-to-end management accounting experience, including month-end ownership
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Confident working with large data sets and advanced Excel
Experience in a multi-site or operationally complex environment
Comfortable explaining financial information to non-finance stakeholders
Systems-savvy, with experience using Sage 200 (highly desirable)
Analytical, detail-focused, and commercially curious
Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing deadlines
A collaborative team player who builds strong internal relationshipsJob Offer
Our client will offer you:
A competitive salary DOE and study level
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A permanent position within a respected organisation
A supportive and professional company culture.
Comprehensive benefits package with enhanced holiday allowance