Description
Management Accountant - 6 months - Warwick - Negotiable Daily Rate
A leading Energy and Utilities client of Pontoon is looking for a Management Accountant to join their site in Warwick as part of a large scale Project of work.
Job Purpose:- Management accountant responsible for reporting financial performance of the clients Interconnector Businesses.
Experience Required:-
- A fully qualified accountant or passed finalist
- Skilled in reporting financial information and we would expect previous knowledge of particular software and applications such as SAP
- Significant experience in planning, forecasting and budgeting as well as experience of transactions and financial close process management.
- Experience of Hedging and accounting for transactions in euros would be advantageous
- Strong excel skills
- SAP knowledge an advantage
Key Tasks
- Undertake the month end process, ensuring the data used is consistent and accurate, the appropriateness of all inputs and outputs, and the completeness, consistency and accuracy of all data.
- Provide accountancy services and financial insight to Interconnector Finance Business partners and Interconnector business managers.
- Provide financial analysis and evaluation, including building robust budgets and forecasts.
- Deal with complex and non-standard ad-hoc requests in order to support the achievement of the business unit's objectives.
- Compile and produce financial performance reports, including Flash reports and monthly reports. Ensure reporting is relevant, timely and accurate. Provide insightful commentaries which adequately explain any data variances.
- Production of Management Reporting including providing timely summary performance reports to Interconnector Leadership teams which highlight key areas for action.
- Proactively contribute to the development of a highly motivated, innovative and customer-focused team. Support Finance Partners in meeting/exceeding all relevant targets and strategic objectives.
- As appropriate, to support the delivery of change across Finance and the business, embracing new ways of working and owning delivery of key outcomes to drive the improvement of long-term business capability.
- Recommend continuous improvements to enhance the efficiency and/or effectiveness of processes while maintaining accurate and complete outputs.