Management Accountant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join the head office team of this £90m turnover EQT private equity backed Life Sciences group at SPT Labtech.

We're looking for a team player with a can-do attitude. You'll be a conscientious self-starter, aiding continuous improvement projects and business partnering, whilst developing your commercial finance and financial system skills.

The breadth of the role, together with the ambition of the business and our investors, will offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop professionally whilst working within a fun, supportive and fast paced environment.

You'll report directly to the UK Finance Manager and work closely with our Finance team, as well as providing support across the wider business to deliver high-quality reconciliations, business partnering, data analysis, and support to the business.

About us:

Based in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. SPT labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.

Want to be part of a team that's truly making a difference?

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of month end process ensuring preparation, production and completion of monthly Management Accounts for multiple entities

• Month end responsibilities also include:
• Detailed review of revenue and cost of sales to ensure costs have been allocated correctly
• Posting relevant journals
• Liaising with relevant managers to review costs and drive financial improvement
• Analysis of variances to budget/forecast
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliations
• Timely resolution of issues arising

• Assisting with forecasts and budgets

• Partner with commercial and operational teams to provide financial insight and support.

• Assist operations with cost accounting:

o   Gross margin analysis.

o   Production variance analysis.

o   Inventory reporting.

o   Calculation of slow moving and obsolete stock provisions.

o   Providing financial support to cycle counting and stock checks.

• Drive for efficiency and change throughout Finance with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Support the annual external statutory audit.

Your Skills & Attributes

You will be:

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA Qualified / Finalist.

• Technically strong with a good understanding of management reporting in a manufacturing environment.

• You'll be a strong communicator who can collaborate with key stakeholders and colleagues across multiple departments.
• You'll be a proactive self-starter who acts on their own initiative and is prepared to ask for guidance.
• Able to prioritise your own workload to ensure deadlines are met, whilst producing accurate work.
• Possess a continuous improvement and growth mindset.
• Quick to assimilate and work effectively with new information, thriving in an agile work environment.
• Methodical and high attention to detail.
• IT literate with strong systems knowledge, including strong skills in Excel.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Desirable knowledge, experience and technical skills:

• Life Sciences manufacturing or similar high technology manufacturing industry experience
• Experience working in a global company across multiple currencies, languages and time zones.
• Infor Syteline, or other ERP systems experience.

Our commitment to you:

You'll be working with smart professionals in a motivated and driven team.

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.

If the above resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of our journey to reshape the future of science.