Group Management Accountant

Group Managment Accountant

Are you ready to oversee the financial heartbeat of a global, fast-growing company? A-SAFE is looking for a Group Management Accountant to unify and analyze financial data across our international operations. In this pivotal role, you’ll translate complex numbers into actionable insights, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive strategic decision-making at the highest levels. If you’re energized by challenge, excel at managing diverse financial landscapes, and love making a tangible impact in a forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you. Join A-SAFE and help us shape the financial future of workplace safety worldwide.

The Opportunity

The Group Management Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the month-end close process for group sales and gross margin, ensuring accurate forecasting, and providing deep insights into gross margin performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and oversee the timely and accurate month-end close process for group sales and gross margin.

• Provide variance analysis to explain key drivers of sales and gross margin performance.

• Perform detailed analysis of the group’s gross margin, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.

• Work closely with operational teams to understand cost structures and identify areas for margin optimization.

• Develop and maintain accurate forecasts for the group’s gross margin based on historical data, business drivers, and market conditions.

• Regularly review and update forecasts, providing early warnings of potential variances from budget or prior forecasts.

• Oversee and manage the year-end statutory accounts preparation and audit for overseas entities.

• Coordinate with local teams and external auditors to ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.

• Ensure the full balance sheet close process is conducted accurately and efficiently on a monthly basis.

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that all balances are properly supported and any discrepancies are resolved.

• Oversee the group’s purchase ledger process, identify and implement areas for improvement 

• Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to ensure the accurate and timely completion of the group’s annual budgets.

• Manage, Mentor & Lead a team 

About you 

Essential

• Relevant qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

• Post Qualified Manufacturing experience

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel

• Willingness to try new things, innovative & pioneering approach.

• Enthusiastic team player – able to build constructive relationships with key stakeholders at Board & C-Suite level.

• Experience in supervising or managing a team 

• Effective communicator – able to discuss queries or issues with key stakeholders at all levels of the business.

• Organised & Deadline Driven

• Proven experience in a management accounting role, ideally within a group or multinational environment.

Desirable

• Experience working with multiple systems/software 

Why A-SAFE?

Since 1984, A-SAFE has been a pioneer in industrial safety, inventing the world’s first industrial-strength polymer safety barrier. Today, we continue to lead the industry with cutting-edge solutions like our award-winning IoT system, RackEye™️. With 17 international subsidiaries, we partner with global giants such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and BMW to enhance workplace safety. Learn more about our Customer Success Stories here.

At A-SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business.

• We Are Pioneers
• We Are in it Together
• We Do the Right Thing

Our Commitment to Diversity

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. At A-SAFE, we believe our differences fuel innovation and enrich our work environment.

Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety? 

Apply today and start your journey with A-SAFE Group. Explore our Careers Page for more opportunities.