Management Accountant
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About the Role
Harper May is working with a founder-led technology business that has scaled to around 80 people over the past five years. Built on a platform serving mid-market SaaS companies, the business is in a strong financial position and has recently closed additional investment to support product expansion and geographic growth. As operational complexity increases, the CFO is building out the core finance team and needs stronger management accounting capability to support both internal decision-making and stakeholder reporting. They are now seeking a Management Accountant to establish rigorous financial controls and provide the business with clear, timely insight.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, you will own the monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and narrative commentary. You will work across product, operations, and commercial teams to help translate financial performance into actionable insight. The role provides genuine breadth - you will be embedded in business decisions from day one, supporting forecasting, cost monitoring, and cash management as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and own monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis and supporting narrative
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and rolling cash flow planning
- Work with heads of product and commercial to track margins, burn, and operational costs
- Maintain core balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end and year-end close
- Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning and investment decisions
- Identify and drive process improvements in reporting and financial controls
- Support external audit and investor reporting requirements
What we are looking for
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent practical experience
- Prior experience in a scaling technology, software, or venture-backed business
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling; comfortable with ERP systems
- Strong analytical ability combined with clear communication skills - you can explain financial performance to non-finance stakeholders
- Hands-on and process-focused; comfortable taking ownership of systems and controls
- Proactive and pragmatic in a fast-moving environment