A global leader in commercial real estate are looking for a Management accountant to join them on a Permanent basis in Leeds city centre

With this role you will receive a clear progression route to become the Finance manager in the next 2 years.

Duties of the role

• Financial Control - Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the Business Unit. Continually review, maintain, and improve cash-flow, margins, and reporting. Develop targets and benchmarking processes to challenge the financial information

• Reporting - Prepare accurate Business Unit reports in line with monthly company timetable including full Profit & Loss account with analysis and commentary, Balance Sheet extracts and reconciliations, and detailed Project Profitability reporting. Profit & Loss forecasts & annual plans. Adhoc reporting as requested by Business Unit or Divisional Management. Review Contract and Business Unit P&L results and challenge

• Manage and Develop Lead Contract Support/Contract Support team - Recruit, induct, manage, motivate and develop team. Participate in structured appraisals and ensure personal development plans are in place and include succession plans.

• Business Relationships - Monthly formal Contract and Business Unit reviews. Ensure use of best practice, communication and understanding of key business messages through monthly site visits with focus on underperforming contracts

• Added Value - Provide financial and contract support leadership and direction in the Business Unit. This will involve personal attitude, use of skills and dissemination of knowledge. Use specialist knowledge and experience to provide insight and influence to impact performance standards. Implement improvements, drive change, raise standards through the direct and indirect management of staff. Act as a specialist partner to the Business Unit Director to both advise and challenge senior management on performance.

• Contract and finance management - Build and develop high level relationships with business and account leaders, central finance teams, customers, and external agencies (e.g., auditors). Constantly improve quality, service, and efficiency. Communicate regularly with contract financial and contract support staff to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives and achievements. Identify, analyse, and resolve potential business risks, as well as opportunities and solutions to enhance business performance.

This role will come with study support and Hybrid working

Salary: Up to £45,000