Management Accountant

The Management Accountant is a key role within the Group Finance team, with direct responsibility for accounting and reporting of the BES Gas supply business, and providing support to the wider group functions of the team. This is the lead finance role for a £20m turnover trading organisation, covering all aspects of financial management and hence provides significant scope for skills/role development. Role and Responsibilities Ownership of the month end process, including preparation of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and control, and detailed variance analysis on customer numbers, consumption volumes, price and cost variation, and Opex Production of monthly financial performance reports for executive review and for quarterly Board reporting Bank and cash management, including short-term and long range cash forecasting and balance optimization Developing and maintaining forecast models and ownership of the annual budgeting cycle and mid-year reforecasting routines for the BES Gas business Preparation of the year-end audit files and key point of contact for external auditors Preparation of VAT / CT tax returns / coordinate with Group tax advisers Responsibility for intra-group cost allocations, pricing, and transfers Support the continuing professional development of other junior members of the Group finance team Provide financial support / modelling / analysis to the Commercial team on the financial performance of the Gas portfolio Customer numbers & demand modelling Hedging strategy, reporting, & performance Financial analysis of Costing / Pricing / Margin strategy Evaluation of opportunities / new channels / portfolio optimisation Knowledge and skills Highly developed understanding of financial/management accounting practices Utilities / Financial Services / Regulated market sector awareness Budgeting/forecasting/modelling within a complex customer life cycle Advanced Excel / MS office ability Competency with SAGE or similar financial accounting software Experience in billing systems / CRM data interrogation highly advantageous Qualifications and Education Requirements Passed finalist / newly qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance role Degree educated / strong academic background Competencies & Behaviors Self starter and able to identify & develop solutions Committed to professional development Able to explain and interpret complex financial information Attention to detail Driven by a desire to make improvements Passionate about customer experience Able to work in fast pace environment What you to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and covering letter. Please note if successful you will be required to attend an interview with the hiring manager within 1 week of the closing date.