Management Accountant

Management Accountant– Gross Margin

Leeds / Hybrid - 3 days per week in office (LS15 8ZB)

About the role

As a Management Accountant in the Gross Margin team, you will own the gross margin accounting and internal reporting processes that power strategic decisions for some of our most critical partnerships. You will deliver month-end reporting, variance analysis, and provide valuable insights to help shape decision-making and drive future strategies. You will act as a trusted partner to Commercial and Finance stakeholders. Your ability to take ownership of processes, combined with your passion for financial accuracy, will play a critical role in ensuring SharkNinja’s continued growth. 

• Month-End Support: Preparation of management accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and understanding of key movements.

• Variance Analysis: Analyse financial data, providing clear explanations and actionable insights on any significant variances to budget or forecast. 

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Own and perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely resolution of reconciling items.

• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement within accounting systems and reporting processes and lead on agreed improvements.

• Ad Hoc Financial Analysis: Provide financial analysis and support for key business projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional teams. 

• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with Sales and FP&A teams to optimise gross margin reporting.

Who You'll Bring:

• Analytical Thinker: You are a natural problem-solver who loves working with numbers and uncovering insights. 

• Detail-Oriented: You understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in everything you do. 

• Collaborative: You thrive in a team environment, working alongside colleagues across departments to achieve common goals. 

• Proactive & Adaptable: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, you are adaptable and ready to take on new challenges and responsibilities. 

• Passionate: You're excited about finance and passionate about contributing to the company's success. 

Skills & Experience

• Experience: Previous experience in a finance/ accounting role, with exposure to month-end processes, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of gross margin accounting, strong Excel skills, ERP experience (Oracle or similar) is preferred. Knowledge of IFRS15 and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) is preferred.

• Qualification: Studying towards a financial qualification such as ACCA/CIMA. 

• Communication: Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders. 

• Organised: You can juggle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines without compromising on quality. 

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