About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Assistant Management Accountant
Leeds / Hybrid - 3 days per week from our office in Thorpe Park (LS15)
As an Assistant Management Accountant, you'll be at the core of our finance team, supporting key accounting processes and helping us drive operational efficiency. You'll be working closely with the management accounting team, supporting month-end reporting, variance analysis, and providing valuable insights to help shape decision-making and drive future strategies. Your ability to take ownership of processes, combined with your passion for financial accuracy, will play a critical role in ensuring SharkNinja's continued growth.
Some of the things you'll be doing
- Month-End Support: Assist in the preparation of management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Variance Analysis: Analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide insight on any significant variances to budget or forecast.
- Gross Margin Analysis: Monitor and report on gross margin performance, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability through cost management, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Assist with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Process Improvement: Help identify areas for process improvement within accounting systems and reporting processes.
- Ad Hoc Financial Analysis: Provide financial analysis and support for key business projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional teams.
Who You Are
- Analytical Thinker: You are a natural problem-solver who loves working with numbers and uncovering insights.
- Detail-Oriented: You understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in everything you do.
- Collaborative: You thrive in a team environment, working alongside colleagues across departments to achieve common goals.
- Proactive & Adaptable: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, you are adaptable and ready to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
- Passionate: You're excited about finance and passionate about contributing to the company's success.
Some of the skills and experience you'll bring
- Education: Looking to start or recently started a financial qualification such as ACCA/CIMA.
- Experience: Previous experience in a management accounting role, with exposure to month-end processes, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- System Savvy: Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Excel Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
- Communication: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Organised: You can juggle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines without compromising on quality.
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Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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