Management Accountant

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a large, complex organisation on a 6-month interim assignment. This role based in Huntingdon can pay £240-£250 per day on a PAYE basis and offers hybrid working.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who can quickly add value within a fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing commercial financial insight to drive business performance.

The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter, capable of managing multiple priorities and building strong relationships across the organisation from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines.
• Produce detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary for senior leadership teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial guidance and challenge.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and governance requirements.
• Assist with business case preparation and investment analysis.
• Support year-end activities and audit requirements as required.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting.
• Provide support and guidance to junior finance team members where appropriate.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Senior Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience working in a large, fast-paced organisation.
• Ability to hit the ground running and deliver results from the outset.

Desirable

• Experience within regulated, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or large corporate environments.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Previous experience within interim or contract assignments.