Management Accountant / FBP 12 months maternity cover - Headstar : Job Details

Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner | North Yorkshire | £40-£55k | 12-month maternity cover

If you want more than just closing the books, if you actually want to influence decisions and help shape the direction of a business, read on.

This key player in freight logistics is looking for a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner to cover maternity leave from July. It's a key role supporting a commercially sharp Finance Manager, and you'll be the go-to for the operational and commercial teams when it comes to numbers that matter.

What's the gig?

• Own the monthly management accounts and provide insight to department heads
• Business partner across ops and commercial to influence margins and cost control
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
• Dig into variances and performance drivers - not just reporting, but explaining
• Work closely with the FD on commercial decision-making and analysis

What you'll need:

• Strong experience in management accounting
• Confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders and providing meaningful insight
• Finalist or qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) - or equivalent experience
• Bonus points for logistics, manufacturing or supply chain industry knowledge
• Curious, commercially aware and comfortable in a fast-paced, mid-sized business

What's in it for you?

• £40k-£55k salary depending on experience
• Genuine hybrid working - typically 2-3 days in the office
• A Finance Manager who trusts you and won't micromanage
• Real opportunity to add value, not just fill a gap
• Free on-site parking

This is a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner role where you won't be stuck behind a spreadsheet. You'll have the autonomy to challenge, improve, and make a visible impact. So if you're ready to step into a role that gives you real influence, hit apply.