Head of Management Accounting - Warwick, United Kingdom - Andrew Baldwin Consultancy

Andrew Baldwin Consultancy

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Warwick, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Head of Management Accounting.

This position will report to the Finance Director and will manage the monthly closing in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of communication with other executives and operational managers.

Strategic involvement and expertise in all aspects of management accounting, including reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting is essential to be successful in this position.

Key responsibilities will include:

Directing the development of strategic accounting plans through consistency within corporate strategic plans. You will ensure their proper execution, including all transactions related to cash, receivables, fixed assets, trade payables, tax payments and accrued or prepaid expenses.
Finalising business developments with thorough analysis and interpreting from accurate accounting information for probability gains.
Serves as the corporate finance expert for technical and analytical guidance in identifying and solving problems within the functional limits of the department.
Championing internal reports improvements whilst ensuring that they are aligned to fulfil business objectives.
Maintains a quality system of accounts and keep accurate books and records on all company transactions and assets.
Ensures that a cash management process is in place and functioning to monitor and control cash requirements and known position.
Coordinates the annual audit of the financial records for corporate accounting with independent auditors.
Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
Direct supervision of a team of 15 through 3 direct reports.

Essential Skills and experience required:

A professional finance qualification with a degree in business management, accountancy or similar.
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to produce financial models for accurate reporting.
Supporting monthly review of the financial statements for operating units.
Consolidating finances and preparation of actual vs. forecast review of different company segments reports.
Leading and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial.
Review of contracts to ensure invoices are billed in accordance with contractual terms.