Senior Management Accountant - Inventory and Stock

Senior Management - Inventory and Stock Dorset 12-month Fixed Term Contract Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accountant - Inventory and Stock to join a well-established finance team on the outskirts of Bournemouth on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.This is a key role within the Management Accounts function, with ownership of inventory and stock accounting across a large, multi-site retail operation. You will play a critical role in delivering accurate reporting, financial insight and operational support, particularly across the Distribution Centre and wider supply chain.Working closely with the Head of Reporting and FPandA, you will partner with operational stakeholders and senior finance leadership to support decision making and drive business performance.Your key responsibilities as the Senior Management Accountant - Inventory and Stock:Acting as the finance business partner to the Distribution Centre, providing analysis, insight and decision support.Taking full ownership of inventory and stock accounting across a high-volume, multi-site retail business.Ensuring accurate stock valuation, including weighted average costing, overhead absorption and stock in transit.Calculating and reviewing inventory provisions (e.g. shrinkage, obsolescence, net realisable value adjustments).Producing timely reporting, analysis and KPI insights to support operational and strategic decisions.Preparing ..... full job details .....