Your new companyHays Accountancy & Finance are supporting a leading research & development business in their search for a part-qualified Management Accountant / Business Analyst with strong finance business partnering skills and proven experience in reporting on operational management accounts, finance projects and grants.

Your new roleAs part of the wider finance team, you will take ownership of your own portfolio of internal operational teams focusing on financial reporting, budgetary control and overall finance business partnering.You will build personal relationships with Group Leaders and other key stakeholders across the group by meeting in person each month to review and interpret their financial position and assist the business leaders in managing their financial resources by proactively forecasting future income and costs and highlighting where decisions are required.Your duties will also involve the preparation of monthly management accounts, delivering detailed and accurate financial information with clear interpretation, as well as supporting the development and maintenance of costing models. With regard to budgetary control, you prepare annual budgets and forecasts, develop 5-year business plans with reserve analyses, monitor the financial performance of grants to ensure budgets and funding are managed effectively.

What you'll need to succeedIdeally, you will be a part-qualified or fully qualified accountant with experience of producing budgets. Business plans and detailed management accounts are essential. We expect you to possess a strong customer focus, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.What you'll get in returnThe organisation offers a generous benefits package of circa £36,500 to £45,000 depending on qualifications and experience. What you need to do nowIf 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.

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