Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
The Opportunity
Hays are exclusively partnering with a technology business based just outside Cheltenham to appoint an experienced Management Accountant on an initial 4-6-month contract. This is a commercially focused, hands-on role in a high-growth environment, ideal for someone who enjoys getting under the skin of the numbers, driving insight, and influencing performance across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and develop gross profit reporting across the group
- Deliver accurate, timely revenue and cost of sales analysis
- Produce detailed margin analysis (product, customer, revenue stream)
- Investigate margin variances and leakage, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Provide clear insight into key GP drivers and commercial performance
- Business partner with sales, operations, and delivery teams to challenge and support decision-making.
- Enhance and streamline GP reporting processes and controls
- Deliver concise, actionable monthly commentary vs forecast and prior periods
- Support budgeting and forecasting for revenue and cost lines
- Build and improve reporting packs for senior stakeholders
About You
- Proven experience in a Management Accountant / Commercial Finance / FP&A role
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on margin and performance
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Confident communicator with the ability to partner non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience in multi-entity or high-growth businesses is advantageous.
What to do next
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