Management Accountant

Who we are

GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change.

By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence.

Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organizations.?

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people.

The role

Our central finance support function is based in Hull and we currently have a vacancy within the Management Accounts team. Now is an incredibly exciting time to join and be part of a business that is fast-paced, vibrant and ambitious, with opportunities for everyone to develop and succeed.

What you ll be doing

• Prepare monthly management accounts including posting of journals, accruals analysis, payroll journals and understand variances to forecast
• Communicate financial results and insights to non-financial stakeholders
• Prepare detailed cost analysis to aid forecasting discussions with Sales and Operations Management
• Prepare overseas VAT returns
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process
• Provide assistance to the wider finance team and respond to queries promptly
• Support year-end activities including liaising with external auditors
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives including the development and implementation of internal control procedures
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support project work
• Post foreign TBs provided by external overseas accounting firms ensuring local ledgers align to those held in SUN

What we re looking for

• CIMA or equivalent qualification, or part-qualified
• Experience of working in a management accounts role or similar
• Shows dedication and accountability
• Can set and meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and effectively managing expectations
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate well and build strong and collaborative relationships
• Confident, adaptable personality with a positive attitude towards change and new challenges
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with data manipulation, has previously worked with large, complex data sets

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed)

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.