Management Accountant

Your new company A successful and growing logistics organisation, aimed at developing long-lasting relationships with customers by delivering exceptional service and best-in-class solutions. Your new role As a qualified Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of a fast-paced logistics business. Working closely with operational leaders across multiple sites, you will deliver accurate management accounts, insightful analysis and robust financial reporting to support commercial decision-making. This is a particularly exciting opportunity to join the business during a sytem implementation, where you will contribute to process improvements, systems development and enhanced management information. You will analyse key operational metrics including cost per kilogram transported, monitor payroll expenditure, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and help drive profitability within a highly competitive environment. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous management accounting experience gained within a fast-paced commercial environment. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working with large volumes of operational and financial data to support business decision-making. Experience within a multi-site and multi-currency environment is essential, as is the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders outside of finance. Previous involvement in ERP implementation or systems transformation projects would be highly advantageous. Candidates with experience in logistics, transport or other operationally focused sectors will be particularly well suited to the role. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a globally recognised market leader, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to a major business transformation programme, gaining valuable exposure to an implementation while partnering with operational leaders across the business. The role offers significant scope to influence decision-making, improve processes and develop your commercial finance skills within a dynamic and growing international organisation. Alongside a competitive day rate, you will be joining a business that values continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays