Management Accountant

Job title:

Management Accountant

Position:

Full-time

Contract Type:

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Functional area

Corporate Division

Reporting to

Finance Manager - Corporate Division

Office Location

Stockley Park - UB11 1ET

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week)(Hybrid working available after the completion of the probation period)

Company DescriptionMitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe, Ltd. (MHIAE) is a company created by MHI for all its HVAC solutions across Europe. MHIAE offers high-efficiency systems for cooling and heating air and water in residential, commercial and industrial applications.MHIAE works through a network of European distributors and oversees the supply and distribution of its equipment from their factories in Asia to most European countries.The company has experienced strong growth over the last few years and has plans to continue expanding their sales and range of products in the future.

Job Summary

The Management Accountant will be responsible for providing detailed business analysis to management and various teams within the organisation to help identify profitability drivers and opportunities for growth. The candidate will be involved in the preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting, forecasts of sales, monitoring of margins, forecasting, reconciliations and variance analysis as well as supporting the Finance Manager with various requests. This role may require working to tight reporting deadlines.The candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of ERP and financial systems and to be able to produce various comprehensive reports..Other responsibilities include:Financial Reporting & Analysis

Analyse financial performance and provide commentary on variances to support management understanding and decision makingMonitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends

Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist in the preparation of annual & quarterly budgets and financial forecastsTrack actual performance against budgets and investigate discrepanciesProvide recommendations to improve financial outcomes

Cost Control & Profitability

Conduct cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunitiesSupport pricing strategies and profitability analysisSupport Finance Manager with monitoring of departmental spending and ensure alignment with budgets

Business Partnering

Work closely with department managers to provide financial insightsSupport decision-making with financial modelling and scenario analysisCommunicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Compliance & Controls

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policiesMaintain strong financial controls and proceduresAssist with internal and external audits

Process Improvement

Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and systemsSupport automation and efficiency initiatives

Required Skills

Good communication and presentation skillsWhile it is not a requirement to have an IT or system background, the candidate needs proficiency in excel and be able to grasp basic IT and database conceptsStrong analytical and numerical skills are essentialGood commercial and financial awarenessReliable team player who also demonstrates the ability to work independentlyEnjoys working closely with others in a multicultural environmentAbility to manage prioritiesAttention to detailInitiative and problem-solving attitudeExcellent customer service attitude (internal/external)

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldProfessional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)Proven experience in Management Accounting or similar roleExperience with ERP/financial systems

You may be required by the Company to undertake any duties within your skills and capabilities, which the Company considers necessary to meet business needs.