Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accountant to play a key role within our finance team, supporting strategic planning, financial governance, and business performance. Job Description: This role operates as a Senior Management Accountant within our Propulsion function, supporting multiple business units with strategic insight, financial governance, and performance management. Reporting to the Financial Controller and working as part of a small, agile finance team, the position plays a key role in driving financial planning and supporting business decision-making. The Role: Business partner to stakeholders to understand different areas of the company and support on all financial aspects of the business. Own financial performance reporting for allocated business units, including weekly outlooks, variance analysis and forward‑looking risk assessment. Lead the preparation of budgets, quarterly forecasts and multi‑year plans, including scenario and sensitivity modelling Complete a full management accounts process within 3 working days working closely with finance colleagues and stakeholders. Present clear, concise financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership and Directors, influencing commercial and strategic outcomes. Full involvement with finance activity for year-end and interim audits interfacing with external auditors. Maintain full ownership of allocated balance sheets, ensuring strong governance, reconciliation discipline and control Preparation of quarterly forecasts and multi-year plans for the P&L and modelling of financial statements. Own the capital expenditure governance framework, including business case challenge, approval tracking and post‑investment return on investment analysis. Identify and address challenges proactively. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls and reporting quality. Carry out assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities. Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice. Candidate Profile: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent). Experience of using SAP is desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, technically complex environment. Advanced analytical capability, with strong financial modelling and commercial insight. Excellent organisation and time management. Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities. Department Finance Role Senior Management Accountant Locations Northampton Contract type Permanent Remote status Hybrid remote Northampton Our Benefits 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Workplace pension, matched up to 6%. Onsite occupational health. Digital GP service Private Medical Insurance. Employee assistance programme. Income protection. Life assurance. Cycle to work scheme. Hybrid working (dependent on role). Discounted shopping.