Description
Volt is currently recruiting on behalf of a global publishing organisation for an interim Management Accountant.
The Management Accountant is responsible for the monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting & financial analysis. The role includes full P&L reporting and correct allocation of costs.
Specifically:
Monthly Reporting
* Preparation of the monthly accounts.
* Posting the required journals in order to effect the correct revenue, cost of sales , employees positions and/or the re-allocation of costs/invoices as required
* Production of monthly headcount report.
* Comparison of the revenue and costs to forecast/budget/last year with variance analysis & commentary for review by the Head of Management Accounts.
Forecasting/Budgets
* Preparation of the annual budget liaising with the budget holders
* Review & challenge of assumptions and support to the budget holders to understand their financials, implication of investments etc
* Preparation of the quarterly financial re-forecasts, including variance review vs. Budget and year to date performance
* Management of the headcount process for during the RF/Budget processes
* Maintenance of the overhead departmental structure
Qualifications/Requirements
* CIMA or ACCA Intermediate/Finalist/or equivalent experience
* Strong analytical & Excel skills
* Strong communicator & influencer
* Ability to explain financial concepts to non financial managers (eg. accruals and prepayments)
* Strong commercial aptitude