Management Accountant

This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Interim Management Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will focus on month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to gain hands-on exposure to the full breadth of finance, from management reporting to business partnering, while helping to develop and improve financial processes in a dynamic, growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed commentary and variance analysis
• Support the budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term planning cycles
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to analyse financial performance and cost drivers, providing actionable insight
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modelling to support strategic projects and business growth initiatives

Financial Controls & Processes

• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and intercompany transactions
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and working capital management
• Contribute to automation, reporting enhancements, and system improvements within the finance function
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors as required

Other Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency across the finance function

About You

• Part- or fully-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar management accounting or finance role
• Strong experience in month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis
• Excellent business partnering skills and ability to influence operational teams
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders