FP & A Management Accountant

FP&A Management Accountant Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented FP&A Management Accountant to join a finance team. This hybrid role combines core financial accounting responsibilities with forward-looking financial planning and analysis, providing key insights to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is a plus.
• 5+ years experience in a role combining accounting and FP&A responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and FP&A tools (e.g., Dynamics 365, OneStream, Power BI) is desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support the month-end close process and produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Prepare P&L, balance sheet, working capital, and cash flow reports.
• Assist in preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Support external audits, including preparing schedules and responding to queries.
• Maintain strong internal controls and improve financial processes and systems.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Support the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Analyse financial results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods; provide variance analysis and commentary.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards that inform business decisions.
• Build and maintain financial models for strategic planning, scenario analysis, and business cases.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Prepare quarterly order intake forecasts and bespoke business intelligence reports as required.
• Provide ad hoc financial support to the leadership team.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is a plus.
• 5+ years experience in a role combining accounting and FP&A responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and FP&A tools (e.g., Dynamics 365, OneStream, Power BI) is desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Study support and career development opportunities.
• 25 days holiday per year.
• Private health insurance and pension scheme.
• Staff purchase scheme including product benefits.
• Subsidised office lunches.
• Opportunity to work within a large international finance team.