Management Accountant - London - Hybrid Working

Management Accountant London | Hybrid Working PE - Backed Consumer Business An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a private equity-backed UK consumer business at a pivotal stage in its growth journey. Backed by significant investment and with an ambitious five-year strategic growth plan, the organisation is investing heavily in its people, processes and infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and develop your career within a business where progression opportunities are expected to emerge as the organisation continues to evolve. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate management information, driving financial insight and partnering with stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency across the profit and loss account. Ownership of key month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and other journal postings. Production of meaningful variance analysis, identifying trends and explaining financial performance to senior stakeholders. Business partnering with operational teams to support cost control, improve performance and provide financial insight. Acting as a key liaison between operational teams and the FP&A function. Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring supporting schedules are accurate, complete and appropriately documented. Supporting monthly cash flow reporting, including monitoring working capital movements and operating cash drivers. Providing financial input into business initiatives and projects, assessing implications and tracking benefits realisation. Managing and developing an Assistant Management Accountant, reviewing outputs and supporting their ongoing development. Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance reporting quality, month-end efficiency and financial controls. Candidate Profile ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or a strong QBE candidate with relevant experience. Previous experience within management accounting or commercial finance. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Experience delivering insightful variance analysis and performance reporting. Confident business partnering with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Ability to influence change and drive process improvement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Advanced Excel skills. Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members would be advantageous. Comfortable operating within a busy and evolving environment. The Opportunity This position offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing organisation. With private equity backing and a clearly defined growth strategy, the successful candidate will be well positioned to develop alongside the business and take advantage of future progression opportunities. Package and Benefits Hybrid working arrangement 25 days' annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday Private healthcare Pension scheme Life assurance Season ticket loan Cycle to Work scheme Employee discount and wellbeing benefits