My Cannock based Automotive company are looking for a Management Accountant to join their dynamic and fast growing business. Duties:- * Prepare and present monthly management accounts including P&L , balance sheet and cash flow statement for presentation to Senior Management and Parent Company. * Conduct variance analysis on budgets and forecasts to identify key drivers of business performance. * Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and business plans. * Manage cash flow forecasting and contribute to financial planning and strategy. * Oversee reconciliation processes and ensure all financial records are maintained accurately. * Support the annual budgeting process. * Quarterly forecasting process. * Oversee financial controls and compliance with regulations and internal policies * Develop and implement Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards to provide actionable insights for leadership and operational teams. * Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks. * Deliver comprehensive reports for financial data with key business metrics to support data-driven decisions. * Provide in-depth profitability analysis by department, product line, or customer base to identify opportunities for improvement. * Conduct cost analyses and identify cost saving and operational saving opportunities * Collaborate with department heads to optimise cost structures and identify efficiency improvements. * Monitor KPIs and advise on areas of underperformance and provide recommendations for improvement. * Support strategic projects such as new product lines or market expansion with financial modelling and feasibility analysis. * Ensure robust financial processes are in place to support business growth. Key Skills:- * Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience. * Strong experience in management accounting and financial analysis in a manufacturing, automotive, or similar industry. * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills * Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills * Strong knowledge of ERP systems, accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, or SAP), and integration with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar. * Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights. * Advanced Excel to include data modelling, pivot tables, and complex formulas. * Ability to create dynamic, visually appealing dashboards and analytic reports. * Strong commercial acumen with experience in advising senior management on financial strategies. * Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments * Familiarity with UK financial regulations, VAT, and corporate taxation requirements. * Experience working in high-growth businesses or multi-site organisations