Management Accountant available for work!

Rosa • July 4, 2025

International Sales professional with over 30 years of experience in Sales, Export, and Customer Service across various industries, including Automotive, Construction, Energy, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and Marine. Proven success in driving sales growth, expanding market reach, and building long-term relationships with global clients. Skilled in negotiating high-value contracts, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful exhibitions and events in Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Current Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location:
Newmarket (happy to travel)


Key Skills

  • Management Accounting & Financial Control
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow Management
  • Year-End Audit Management & Statutory Reporting
  • Business Partnering & Board Reporting
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • VAT, Payroll (weekly/monthly), CIS
  • Systems: JD Edwards, Sage, Xero, Navision
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Word, PowerPoint


Career Summary

Management Accountant / Acting Financial Controller Jul 2024 – Present

  • Full responsibility for month-end reporting, audit, payroll, VAT, and cashflow
  • Stepped up to Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the Board
  • Led budgeting, workforce planning, and operational cost reviews
  • Oversaw finance for a group of trading, construction, and rental companies
  • Implemented robust controls, introduced group reporting and budgeting
  • Secured capital funding, supported property acquisitions, and managed stakeholder reporting
  • Managed financial reporting for 35 entities including group consolidations
  • Led a finance team, audits, and budgeting cycles
  • Supported large capital projects, treasury, internal audit, and compliance
  • Sole finance lead responsible for all reporting, payroll, and banking
  • Guided company through financial restructuring (CVA)

 

Summary

This professional started life off working in Practice and worked as an Auditor before venturing into Industry.  They really enjoy working to tight deadlines and are qualified by experience with excellent references. 


If you are looking for  a new staff member and you would like to have an explorative conversation about this person or any other role you are looking to recruit for please get in touch with Rosa on 01223 919 409 or email rosa@exactsourcing.com


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