Group Management Accountant (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Reporting to the Finance Director, this senior finance position is responsible for financial planning, management accounting, forecasting and performance reporting across a complex, multi-entity organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts.
• Produce variance analysis, commentary and performance insights for senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasting activities.
• Contribute to medium and long-term financial planning through scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis.
• Produce workforce, operational cost and cash flow forecasts.
• Provide financial guidance and support to budget holders and operational managers.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Deliver financial analysis to support business cases, investment decisions and strategic projects.
• Design and develop management reporting packs, dashboards and KPI reports that provide meaningful commercial insight.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and presentations for senior leadership teams.

Financial Reporting & Control

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of management reporting.
• Support year-end processes and statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and professional advisers where required.
• Review financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with the ongoing development of financial systems and reporting capabilities.
• Maintain robust reporting processes that support organisational requirements and decision-making.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, operational managers and budget holders.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner, providing practical and commercially focused support.
• Facilitate performance review discussions, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
• Present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across the wider organisation to support strategic objectives.

About You

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Degree educated or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.

Experience

• Significant management accounting experience within a complex, multi-site or multi-entity environment.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight.
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Skills & Knowledge

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience of financial systems, reporting tools and management information.
• Good understanding of financial controls, statutory reporting requirements and audit processes.

The Opportunity

Offering a salary of circa £75,000 plus benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a highly visible finance leadership role.