Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a well-established transport and infrastructure organisation in the appointment of a Management/Operations Accountant to join its Finance team paying up to £50,000 p.a and offering a 35 hour week with flexible start/finish times.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to combine strong financial control experience with commercial analysis and business partnering within a fast-paced operational environment. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring operational performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and leading a Finance Analyst.
The Company
This established organisation plays a critical role within the UK transport sector and is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and sustainable growth. The business offers a collaborative environment where continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development are actively encouraged.
The Role
The Operations Accountant will support the FP&A Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting, analysing and operational performance.
The role combines month-end financial control responsibilities with forward-looking budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering activities, providing significant exposure to senior operational stakeholders and key decision makers throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyse operational expenditure against budgets, forecasts, and historical trends.
Deliver detailed month-end variance analysis across direct operating and fixed costs.
Take ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliations relating to operational activities.
Review reconciliations prepared by direct reports and investigate any anomalies.
Support the preparation of monthly risks and opportunities reporting.
Act as an escalation point for supplier queries, disputed invoices, and outstanding credit notes.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with departmental stakeholders.
Support investment appraisals, tender submissions, and business case development.
Provide meaningful financial insight and analysis to operational teams and senior management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, controls, and reporting.
Support governance and compliance activities within the FP&A function.
Represent Finance at operational meetings, projects, and business initiatives.
Assist with audit preparation and key finance projects as required.
Candidate Profile
ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent qualified.
Relevant post-qualified experience within management accounting, FP&A, or commercial finance.
Strong financial analysis and business partnering capability.
Experience presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets and financial models.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to challenge, influence, and support operational decision making.
Experience within a complex operational environment would be advantageous.
Transport, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, or infrastructure sector experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer
35 hour week
Hybrid
Flexible start/finish time core hours - 10am - 4pm
Opportunity to join a well-respected and growing organisation.
Varied role combining financial control, analysis, and business partnering.
Leadership responsibility with direct people management.
Significant exposure to operational and senior leadership teams.
Strong career development opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Dylan McGinley at Meraki Talent, or click Apply to register your interest.
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