Finance Business Partner & Management Accountant

James Fisher and Sons plc; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company seeks a Management Accountant based in Knutsford, Cheshire. The role involves partnering with business units to deliver financial reporting and support budget processes. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong analytical skills, preferably with experience in a commercial finance role. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive benefits tailored to the division

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in management accounting or finance business partnering.
• Experience in commercial finance role highly desirable.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly performance conversation and explain budget variances.
• Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycles.
• Deliver month-end financial process and reconciliations.

Skills

Professional Accounting Qualification; Chartered Accountant, ACCA or CIMA (Fully Qualified)

Strong financial analytical skills

Experience of using full ERP system

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Strong communication and influencing skills

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

ERP systems (Glovia, SAP, Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A global engineering services company seeks a Management Accountant based in Knutsford, Cheshire. The role involves partnering with business units to deliver financial reporting and support budget processes. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong analytical skills, preferably with experience in a commercial finance role. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a supportive culture.