Management Accountant - Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment : Job Details

Job Title: Management Accountant  – Distribution and ManufacturingLocation: Derbyshire (Hybrid)Salary: £40,000 - £55,000About Us: We are a dynamic distribution/manufacturing company on a growth trail.  Our business involves procurement, stock management, sales and distribution of products to various customers. We are part of an acquisitive group with significant growth potential and we're looking for a Management Accountant to join our team.Role Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management Accountant with experience in distribution and/or manufacturing. This role will be accountable for the preparation of accounts, managing financial operations, business partnering, supporting the decision-making processes, and ensuring the smooth functioning of financial reporting and analysis.Background and Qualifications:

• You will ideally hold an accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, AAT or equivalent) or be part-qualified on the route to qualification.
• Experience in a distribution and or manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Experienced in financial reporting - preparing financial and management accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. 
• Business partnering support to remote contacts, able to interpret and convey information clearly 
• A collaborative team player, with a proactive workstyle who is also capable of taking ownership of tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities also include:

• Conduct financial analysis, including weekly and monthly comparisons, to support business decisions.
• Manage cash flow effectively, ensuring payments are made on time while maintaining appropriate cash reserves.
• Oversee the purchase-to-pay cycle, including batch and lot control of inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage contracts 
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Provide insights into aged credits and debit balances, implementing strategies to resolve discrepancies.
• Support the integration of new acquisitions and streamline financial processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal person will have a background in finance, an understanding of stock management and distribution in a product based business.  Working in a high growth business, change in part of day to day life, the ideal person will thrive in this dynamic environment.  You'll enjoy fresh challenges and learning new skills.  You'll be agile and adaptable when it comes to driving, integrating and shaping new systems and processes.  You'll feel at home in a supportive and collaborative setting and be a key support to the team as the company grows.Working Environment:

• Hybrid - (circa 2 days per week working from home).
• Early finish on Friday
• Initial travel to a site out of area maybe required to build relationships and understand the business operation.
• A supportive and approachable leadership style, promoting personal and professional growth.

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