Management Accountant

Are you ready to shape financial strategy in a fast-paced supply chain environment? We’re recruiting for a high-performing, commercially astute Management Accountant to join a respected and well-established organisation in Birmingham. This is a pivotal role for a qualified finance professional who thrives on partnering with operations and delivering meaningful insights that drive performance and strategic decisions.

What you'll do:

As a Management Accountant you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end financial reporting process across the company’s UK-wide supply chain operations and you will cover monthly management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Reporting to senior finance leadership and managing two Assistant Management Accountants, this is an ideal role for someone looking to step into a broader leadership position within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

With regular engagement across operational sites and senior stakeholders, you’ll play a central role in aligning financial reporting with operational success—contributing to continuous improvement and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all month-end reporting for supply chain operations. You will ensure accuracy, insight, and timeliness.
Deliver robust forecasts, budgets, and long-term planning in collaboration with business leads.
Provide meaningful MI and variance analysis to influence operational and strategic decision-making.
Manage supply chain-related balance sheet accounts and ensure strong financial controls are in place.
Be the key liaison for external auditors regarding operational finance matters.
Drive process improvements through LEAN methodologies and a continuous improvement mindset.
Develop and coach two Assistant Management Accountants—supporting their progression and aligning them with departmental goals.

What We’re Looking For:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with 3+ years’ PQE in a similar role.
Strong background in management accounting, ideally in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing.
Proven experience delivering forecasts, P&L reports, and actionable MI to senior stakeholders.
Comfortable managing month-end close processes, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
A confident communicator, with the ability to simplify complex financials for non-finance teams.
ERP experience (SAP preferred), and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
Collaborative leadership style, with a passion for developing talent and improving processes.

Why Join?

Highly visible role with real impact across nationwide operations
Supportive, inclusive team culture that invests in your professional growth
Flexible hybrid working model and excellent benefits package
Career development pathways and ongoing training opportunities
A business committed to innovation, sustainability, and empowering its people

Next Steps

If you’re ready to take your next step in a commercially focused, operations-facing finance role do 📩 Apply now or contact us directly to arrange a confidential conversation.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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