Full job descriptionManagement Accountant (Commercial)
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enhanced pension, flexible start and finish times, competitive salary, discount of products and free tickets.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Management Accountant with strong data analytics skills to join an established and diverse organisation.
This is a varied role combining traditional management accounting responsibilities with financial analysis, business intelligence and commercial decision-making. The successful candidate will play an important role in providing accurate financial information, developing reporting tools and using data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
Working closely with the Head of Finance and senior management team, you will provide meaningful financial and operational insight to support business performance, improve decision-making and drive efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounts & Financial Reporting
*Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, providing detailed analysis and commentary against budget, forecast and previous-year performance.
*Analyse revenue, visitor numbers, pricing, average spend and profitability, identifying key trends and areas for improvement.
*Evaluate the financial performance of events, activities and additional income streams.
*Produce monthly reporting packs and develop management information using reporting tools such as Jet Reports.
*Monitor costs and expenditure, investigating variances and highlighting potential risks or opportunities.
*Support the wider finance team with month-end activities and financial reporting requirements.
Budgeting & Forecasting
*Support the Head of Finance with the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial forecasts.
*Work closely with department managers and budget holders to develop realistic budgets aligned with business objectives.
*Undertake scenario planning to assess the financial impact of changes in visitor numbers, pricing, promotions and operating costs.
*Monitor performance against agreed budgets and provide recommendations where improvements are required.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
*Collect, validate and analyse financial and operational data from multiple systems.
*Develop dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Jet Reports and Excel.
*Combine financial and operational information to provide a clearer understanding of business performance.
*Analyse visitor and customer trends, booking patterns, seasonal demand and marketing performance.
*Identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability and operational efficiency through detailed data analysis.
*Evaluate marketing campaign performance and return on investment, using available booking, revenue and cost information.
*Improve data quality, reporting processes and the overall use of business intelligence across the organisation.
Commercial Business Partnering
*Build strong relationships with senior managers and budget holders across the organisation.
*Provide financial support, guidance and challenge to help departments achieve their financial objectives.
*Present financial results and analytical findings clearly to colleagues without a finance background.
*Develop meaningful financial and non-financial KPIs to monitor business performance.
*Support the preparation of business cases, investment appraisals and return-on-investment assessments.
*Evaluate commercial opportunities, including pricing strategies, promotions, events and new initiatives.
*Provide financial information and analysis for senior leadership and board-level discussions.
Financial Control & Compliance
*Maintain strong balance sheet controls, ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
*Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations and month-end reporting.
*Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and liaise with external accountants and tax advisers.
*Prepare and submit VAT returns, including the annual partial exemption adjustment.
*Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, financial regulations and internal procedures.
*Support the continuous improvement of financial controls and processes.
Team Management & Development
*Provide day-to-day supervision and support to a Trainee Management Accountant.
*Allocate responsibilities, monitor workloads and ensure deadlines and quality standards are achieved.
*Provide coaching, guidance and regular feedback to support professional development.
*Encourage a positive, collaborative and accountable working environment.
Systems & Process Improvement
*Support the development and implementation of financial systems, reporting tools and processes.
*Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automation and the efficiency of finance processes.
*Play an active role in developing the finance function to support the organisation’s changing business needs.
Person Specification
*ACCA or CIMA qualified, or equivalent professional qualifications.
*Strong experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance position.
*Experience using data analytics and business intelligence tools, ideally Power BI and Jet Reports.
*Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis.
*Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret financial and non-financial information and translate it into meaningful business insights.
*Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.