Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant 3 month contract with a renowned hospitality business, based in Central London. Overall purpose of the role The purpose of the role is to drive the management accounting and to support the business performance for a company with ambitious growth plans. The Management Accountant is a key member of the Finance team: working closely with both finance and non-finance colleagues at a senior level to provide timely and meaningful financial reporting, analysis and insight on performance to ensure targets are achieved. Although this is predominantly a management accounting role; the right candidate will show good commercial insight to be able to support the business throughout the year. Main duties and responsibilities of the role Ownership of management accounts including monthly close, balance sheet completion, journal posting, review and account analysis alongside finance colleagues Prepare weekly sales and flash reporting for the business Support in gross profit review and gross margin analysis Prepare, analyse and interpret key financial and non-financial data and identify key performance issues to be addressed Work closely with colleagues across the finance team to continuously improve the quality of the finance service provided Support the team in audit process Provide guidance and support to the senior management team as requested Play a key role in controlling business processes and identifying improvements with the current finance system General: Take responsibility for own learning and development. Keep on top of all issues that arise. Actively participate and drive activities that improve the quality of the services provided. Work closely with colleagues across the finance team and wider business to actively participate in and drive activities that improve the quality of the services provided Person Specification: Good education to at least graduate level/equivalent Appropriate accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) Previous Management Accounting experience a must Proven experience of working successfully in partnership with senior management on financial and business performance issues, preferably in a fast paced, multi-site, SME environment Proven experience of working in a high transactions business A high degree of commercial acumen is essential, together with the ability to think through the numbers and communicate effectively the interpretation of key issues in a clear, concise manner Strong process improvement and problem solving skills Strong attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture. A rigorous mind-set and the ability to deliver timely and insightful information Proven capability to prioritise work, work under pressure and operate to tight deadlines A clear thinker, commercially focused, calm under pressure, and an excellent communicator Good influencing skills with senior managers, using clear logical data presented in a structured manner that shapes business decisions