Senior Accountant

Your new company You’ll be joining a global business with a strong international footprint and a reputation for solving complex, real-world problems. Driven by innovation, collaboration and high-quality design, the organisation operates across multiple regions and markets, supporting critical infrastructure while investing heavily in its people, communities and long-term growth. Your new role As Senior Accountant, you will take ownership and accountability for the financial performance of a region and/or function, acting as a true business partner to senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in driving predictable financial performance aligned to strategic plans and budgets, moving beyond reporting to actively support commercial decision-making. Key responsibilities will include preparing and presenting management accounts, developing and reporting financial, commercial and operational KPIs, supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning, and contributing to year-end close and audit processes. You will also lead core FP&A activities such as S&OP ownership, revenue and operating estimates, pricing analysis, tender and investment support, scenario modelling and value-add analytics. A strong focus on governance, compliance, internal controls and continuous improvement will be central to the role, alongside building effective cross-functional relationships across finance, sales and operations. What you’ll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a self-motivated, proactive and commercially minded qualified accountant with strong ownership of financial outcomes. You will bring: A degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline Professional accounting qualification (recognised accounting body) Strong technical accounting and financial analysis expertise The ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear business insights Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capability Experience within a commercial environment, and exposure to ERP systems would be advantageous, but not essential. What you’ll get in returnYou’ll be offered a highly visible and impactful role within a values-driven, forward-thinking organisation that encourages challenge, innovation and continuous improvement. In return for your expertise, you can expect: Broad exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making A collaborative and inclusive working environment Opportunities for professional development and career progression Competitive salary and benefits package What you need to do now If this role sounds like the right next step for your career, we would love to hear from you.If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Senior Accountant Benefits: £48000 – £58000 per annum…