Management Accountant (12 month contract)

This role is responsible for the provision of high quality support, information, and analysis on all aspects of finance to the Group Marketing & Innovation function.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with various LT teams across the Group to ensure that costs are being captured correctly and in accordance with relevant accounting standards/SOX controls.
• Lead finance/budget reviews with the department Leadership Team
• Lead the monthly forecasting process, including identifying risks and opportunities, and variance analysis/commentary.
• Manage the month-end process, including monthly accruals/prepayments and journals in line with the relevant accounting policies and procedures.
• Line management of an Assistant Management Accountant
• Ensure compliance with necessary accounting standards and SOX controls
• Assist in the annual budget preparation process
• Provide relevant, meaningful, and insightful financial information/analysis to assist departmental managers in their decision-making process.
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting

Main tasks

• Ensuring SOX processes are followed and documented
• Hold regular budget reviews with the M&I LT to manage the forecast, risks & opportunities
• Complete month end processes by the relevant deadlines including general journals, recurring journals, recharges, and monthly forecast by COB WD5
• Line Management and development of Assistant Management Accountant
• Produce monthly reporting packs for M&I cost centre managers and CCO
• Produce quarterly slide deck and associated summaries for the M&I quarterly business review
• Work closely with PMO, the capex accountant and the wider finance team to ensure recharges and capitalisation of costs are completed accurately and correctly

Requirements:

• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified Accountant.
• Business Partner experience within a commercial organisation
• Proven experience in management accounting within a large corporation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to (joanna.sharpe@rentokil-initial.com) if you need anything

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