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Interim Management Accountant
Northamptonshire
Up to £350 per day
6-Month Contract
A growing manufacturing business in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join the finance team during a busy period of growth and change.
This is a hands-on role that will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with a particular focus on month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll provide meaningful financial insight to support business decision-making while helping to maintain a robust and efficient reporting process.
If you're a proactive accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and adding value from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of the month-end management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts and associated commentary.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, working closely with operational stakeholders.
- Monitor business performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
- Support cashflow forecasting and financial planning activities.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
- Provide financial insight and reporting to support key business decisions.
- Assist with process improvements and drive efficiencies across the finance function.
- Business partner with departmental managers to challenge and support performance.
- Support the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and reporting requirements.
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience with strong relevant experience.
- Previous experience within a Management Accountant role in a manufacturing or operational environment.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
- Able to work independently and quickly establish credibility with stakeholders.
- Hands-on, proactive and comfortable working to tight deadlines.
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