Job Opportunity: Investment Accounting Manager

Rate - 475 per day (umbrella)

Contract - 6 months

Location - Warwick (hybrid- 2 days per week onsite)

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading organization in the investment sector, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Investment Accounting Manager to join their team for a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid setting based in Warwick, where you'll spend just two days per week on-site!

What You'll Do: As the Investment Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in financial reporting and performance evaluation. You will lead a team of 8 investment accountants, ensuring accurate financial analysis and insights that drive decision-making across multiple projects.

You will also be responsible for:

• Overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and budgeting.
• Conducting variance analysis to evaluate performance.
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to influence strategic decisions using your financial insights.
• Managing and developing a team of 5-10 finance professionals.

Who You Are: To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:

Core Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Post-qualified experience in finance or accounting roles.

Technical & Professional Experience:

• Strong background in financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in variance analysis and performance evaluation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects or portfolios.

Leadership & Stakeholder Skills:

• Proven ability to manage and develop a team.
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong business partnering skills, capable of influencing decisions through financial insight.
• Comfortable operating across cross-functional and virtual teams.

What We're Looking For: We are ideally seeking candidates who have worked in larger organizations and have a solid understanding of finance management, particularly in CAPEX rather than OPEX. Your ability to manage a large team and navigate complex stakeholder relationships will be key to your success in this role. We want someone who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact!

If you are ready to embrace a new challenge and bring your investment accounting expertise to a reputable organization, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career journey!

How to Apply: To express your interest, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience. We can't wait to see how you can contribute to our client's success!

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