Financial Accountant

Job Description:

Financial Accountant – Driving Growth and Transformation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, forward-looking organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to business growth and transformation. The business offers clear career progression within finance, with opportunities to move into other divisions both in the UK and internationally.

We're on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join the Leicestershire based finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact across financial planning, analysis, and system transformation as the business migrates from SAGE to SAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning cycle, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term modelling.
  
• Deliver accurate forecasting and analysis at the end of each quarter.
  
• Support the development of a 5-year business plan through robust financial modelling.
  
• Prepare and analyse reports across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
  
• Consolidating financial information for reporting and forecasting.
  
• Monitor and evaluate KPIs, highlighting trends and recommending improvements.
  
• Provide financial guidance to business units, supporting decision-making and risk management.
  
• Manage project accounting, including monthly reporting, margin analysis, and labour recovery calculations.
  
• Play a key role in the ERP migration project, cleansing data in SAGE and supporting the transition to SAP.
  
• Undertake ad-hoc administrative and financial tasks as required. 
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  
• 2–3 years’ experience in financial accounting, planning, and analysis within industry.
  
• Strong track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across departments.
  
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP essential).
  
• Exposure to SAGE and/or SAP systems are highly desirable.
  
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player.
  

£48,000 - £60,000 Plus Benefits