Senior Management Accountant (1 year maternity cover)

At Quadient, we support businesses of all sizes in their digital transformation and growth journey, unlocking operational efficiency with reliable, secure, and sustainable automation processes. Our success in delivering innovation and business growth is inspired by the connections our diverse teams create every day, with our clients and each other. It’s these connections that make Quadient such an exceptional place to grow your career, develop your skills and make a real impact – help our future-focused business lead the way in powering secure and sustainable business connections through digital and physical channels.

At Quadient, we’re driven by one powerful belief: great people make great things happen . Every day, we help organisations simplify the way they connect with their customers. It’s why over 788 million interactions a day are powered by our solutions, and why our customers trust us to innovate, deliver, and excel.

Now, we’re looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join our FP&A team on a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover . If you’re passionate about data, enjoy partnering with the business, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.

Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office, Monday & Tuesday )

We are open to discussing this role on a full time basis, or will consider 4 days per week.

About the Role

As a key member of our FP&A team, you’ll take ownership of management accounting activities across Quadient UK. Your work will support senior leaders to understand performance, identify opportunities, and make data‑led decisions.

About You

You are a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working closely with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly contribution statements across all sales areas; Maintain and prepare month‑end journals for revenue and cost‑of‑sales; Produce detailed month‑end gross margin analysis for field sales; Analyse revenue and profit trends, offering insights and recommendations; Respond to analytical requests from the executive team; Support business performance improvements and development opportunities; Maintain strong cost control through effective stakeholder management; Contribute analytical insight to major project activities; Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with the Finance Business Partner and Head of Planning & Analysis; Participate in new product launches and determine correct accounting treatment across business lines

Requirements

Full qualification in ACCA or CIMA; Strong understanding of management reporting and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly; A track record of driving business change and performance improvement; Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; Experience managing stakeholder expectations and challenges; Advanced Excel and modelling capabilities; Ability to work across multiple IT systems; Strong interpersonal skills and confidence presenting financial data; Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

Flexible Work: Embrace a hybrid work model blending office and remote setup for a balanced lifestyle.; Endless Learning: Access global opportunities for growth through our 24/7 online learning platform.; Inclusive Community: Join our Empowered Communities and engage in our Philanthropy program.; Comprehensive Rewards: Enjoy competitive Total Rewards covering wellness, work/life balance, and more, including a generous referral scheme.; Caring for Wellbeing: Access our complimentary employee assistance program for mental health support.