About this role
Greenergy delivers safe, efficient and reliable fuel solutions to customers across road, aviation and marine sectors. As an international transportation fuel supplier, we combine traditional and renewable energy solutions to support our customers through the energy transition. Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to supply transport fuels in the UK, Ireland and Canada, as well as being a leading European manufacturer of waste-based renewables. Are you an analytical and inquisitive qualified accountant who enjoys understanding the operational story behind the numbers? We’re looking for a Management Accountant to support the financial management of Gross Margin Costs across our UK supply and distribution activities. Covering areas such as freight and shipping, port and tankage costs, demurrage and other operational charges, the role offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of the commercial and operational drivers behind financial performance. You’ll be responsible for accurate management accounting and reporting, variance analysis, budgets and forecasts, while also partnering with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and improve decision-making. We’re looking for a CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified accountant with advanced Excel skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to work across teams in a fast-moving environment. You’ll need to be curious about how the underlying business operates and comfortable questioning information, investigating variances and looking for ways to improve the quality and efficiency of financial reporting. Experience within fuels, energy, logistics, commodities or another operationally complex business would be an advantage rather than essential. Operational Finance: Oversee and review transaction processing undertaken by Operational Finance, working with key stakeholders to ensure transactions are processed and coded correctly. Management Accounting & Reporting: Prepare and review management accounts relating to Gross Margin Costs, including relevant balance sheet accounts, in line with Group accounting policies and reporting timetables Ensure the accuracy and quality of supporting files for cost accruals and other key accounting balances Lead balance sheet reviews for relevant accounts for review by Group Financial Controlling Maintain strong financial controls across Gross Margin Costs, ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies and internal control requirements. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Support the month-end close in line with the Group timetable Prepare meaningful variance analysis and clear performance narratives to support the UK Supply management team and enable effective decision-making around costs Develop a strong understanding of the operational and commercial drivers of Gross Margin Costs to improve the quality of reporting, forecasting and analysis. Business Planning & Financial Analysis: Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts for Gross Margin Costs Ensure assumptions are aligned with knowledge of the underlying business areas and reflect the latest direction from key stakeholders and the Leadership Team Monitor actual and forecast performance, identifying and challenging significant movements and assumptions where appropriate. Business Partnering: Become a valued finance partner to the UK Supply team, providing insightful financial analysis and constructive commercial challenge Lead discussions with key stakeholders where required and build strong relationships across Finance, Middle Office Risk, Operational Finance and the relevant Leadership Team. Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics: Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and data across the Finance function where these impact the team Work across relevant teams to resolve identified issues and improve the efficiency, accuracy and quality of financial reporting Support projects within the team and wider Finance function, using data and analysis to drive efficiencies and productivity improvements.