Management Accountant (OPEX) - Retail


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£40,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	West End, SW8 7HS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A fast‑paced, consumer‑focused retail business operating around the globe, combining a strong brand identity with complex operations and a heavy emphasis on accurate financial control and reporting. The business is a large international consumer and retail group operating across branded products, specialist retail and associated services, with a significant global footprint.

Your new role

This organisation is seeking a hands‑on, technically strong Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a well‑rounded role offering end‑to‑end ownership of management accounts, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers and operating in a fast‑paced, commercial retail environment. Core responsibilities include:

Managing cost reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Providing insightful analysis on financial performance and key variances.

Partnering with stakeholders to support commercial decision-making.

Identifying risks, opportunities and potential cost efficiencies.

Producing meaningful management information and reporting.

Supporting improvements across finance processes and controls.

Business Partnering with various key stakeholders/teams including procurement and marketing.

Reconciliation/tracking of actuals.

What you'll need to succeed

Recent, relevant experience, working in a similar FP&A/Analyst or Opex role

Part qualified (CIMA/ACCA)

Experience working in a product-based industry i.e. Retail, Manufacturing, FMCG

ERP system experience i.e. SAP, Oracle

Strong reconciliation skills

Month end close

Intermediate/advanced Excel

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options are available with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home following successful completion of probation

Pension (7% employer contribution)

Study support (offered on a case by case basis)

Discretionary bonus (based on company performance)

25 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays)

Option to buy shares with additional company contribution

Private healthcare

What you need to do now

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