Group Senior Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a globally recognised and award-winning services organisation based in Guildford, Surrey to recruit an Interim Group Senior Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international business with operations across multiple regions worldwide. Reporting into senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial reporting, delivering commercial insight and supporting strategic decision-making within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What will the Group Senior Management Accountant role involve?

Taking ownership of monthly management accounts preparation and financial reporting for a UK business entity
Reviewing and signing off balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
Preparing and posting journals across a range of accounting areas
Managing bank reconciliations and working with operational teams to resolve queries
Delivering detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year performance
Supporting group reporting requirements and providing commercial insights to senior stakeholders
Leading statutory audit preparation and acting as a key contact throughout the audit process
Driving process improvements, reporting enhancements and finance best practice initiatives
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
Producing analysis around revenue, margins, overheads and profitability
Managing and developing a small finance team
Building strong relationships across finance and operational teams to support business performance
Suitable Candidate for the Group Senior Management Accountant vacancy:

Professionally qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
Proven management accounting experience within a multi-entity, multi-currency or international finance environment
Previous experience managing or mentoring finance team members
Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to produce accurate and insightful financial information
Highly commercial mindset with experience supporting business performance and growth initiatives
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels
Adaptable, proactive and able to work effectively within a fast-moving environment
Additional benefits and information for the role of Group Senior Management Accountant:

Opportunity to join a globally recognised business with an outstanding workplace culture
High-profile role partnering with senior leadership teams
Exposure to international operations and group finance activities
Hybrid working environment
Leadership responsibility with direct management of finance staff
Immediate opportunity to add value and support business improvement projects
Competitive remuneration package dependent on experience
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