Management Accountant in Tewkesbury

Job Summary

Reporting to the finance director, the Management Accountant’s role is to provide a well-rounded skillset, working in a small finance team and alongside a variety of departments within the company. The role will predominantly focus on the aspects of cost accounting, including costing products in support of bid & proposals, data analysis of sales & margins, setting department rates and maintaining the fixed asset register. The Management Accountant will drive meaningful financial analysis by interrogating data and business systems to compile and create reports to Finance Stakeholders within the business. Accordingly, it is expected the role-holder will possess advanced excel and analytical skills, to be able to transform data into information and communicate to non-finance professionals within the business. It is expected that drawing on previous professional and academic experience, the Management Accountant will bring a degree of challenge to the role, displaying a questioning mind and challenging assumptions provided to them by the wider business. The holder of the position should possess the desire to make improvements where required and seek professional and personal development opportunities at every step. The Management Accountant will also play an important role in the implementation of Phase 2 of SAP, which will require a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to adapt to dynamic, pressured conditions. Responsibilities and accountabilities are detailed by work stream below:  Project AccountingProvide meaningful data analysis – Including Sales & Margin Variance analysis at a project levelReconciliation and maintenance of appropriate Balance Sheet accounts Business partnering with the wider business for project matters (Contract Admin, Programme Management, Engineering, Operations Management Support audit requirements – internal & external Primary contact for Innovate UK claims and audits Journal entries associated with contracts – reclassifications, revenue deferral, application of accounting standards (ASC606)Control and maintain an accurate fixed asset registerCapital expenditure project cost and financial expenditure monitoring Budgeting / Forecasting Utilising information and knowledge from the sales & margin process to update forecasting models for business activity Costing products and setting department rates, talking internal customers through the processPlay an active role in business transformation activities Other Act as delegate for other member of the finance team as and when required Engage with the cross-function site leadership team – including presentations in meetings and providing a voice for Finance Seek to make improvements to processes and implement lean initiatives both within Finance and the wider businessSeek to gain experience and professional development opportunities by supporting the wider Finance Team in their duties – providing support and advice. Key Skills and experience: Previous experience working within accounting & finance – either in practice or industry – EssentialExperience and appreciation for compliance processes, including audit and internal controls – EssentialStrong interpersonal and communication skills - EssentialRecognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA or ACCA) – DesirableHave a continuous improvement mindset and be confident to suggest and implement improvement actions – DesirableProficient in use of excel and strong data analysis – EssentialKnowledge or experience of ERP systems, ideally SAP – Desirable Ability to present information in concise and coherent manner - EssentialAbility to work to strict deadlines and under pressure – Essential Additional Information This role will provide exposure to the Accounting team, which will in-turn involve working with confidential information. Accordingly, the holder of this position is expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality within their role. The role of Management Accountant requires a range of soft skills as well as technical skills. This role entails significant interaction around the wider business, as well as internally within the local and global finance teams. Therefore, strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to perform this role effectively, as it will often entail interaction with others to ensure satisfactory job performance.As a subsidiary of a global business, there is potential for the requirement of national/international travel to satisfy job requirements. In Return Moog can offer you: A longstanding career within a culture of trust and innovation.33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays).Benefits include Life Assurance, Company Pension Contribution beginning at 6%, and Employee Share Option in addition to an extensive Flexible Benefits Package, and Hybrid working arrangements. You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision At Moog, we believe in the people who work for us. As part of our investment in our people, we make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Our goal is to create a culture where we value, respect, and provide fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees.Moog aspires to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company where employees are empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work every day.By recognizing and celebrating our differences, we cultivate an environment that’s the right fit for every person inside of it.It is our core belief that if we take care of our employees, they will take care of our customers, partners, shareholders, and communities where we live and work.Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. You Can Do This