Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Job Opportunity: Interim Finance Manager/Management AccountantLocation:
Leeds, UK Contract Type:
Interim/ Fixed Term Are you a skilled finance professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking an Interim Finance Manager/Management Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and compliance of a key division of the organisation. Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Reporting:
  Prepare 5-year financial plans, quarterly forecasts, monthly reports, and annual/ad-hoc returns, ensuring adherence to university deadlines.
• Income & Expenditure Monitoring:
  Oversee income and expenditure against plans/forecasts for all account types, investigate variances, and communicate findings to senior managers and the Finance Business Partner.
• Compliance & Audit:
  Ensure compliance with university financial regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain financial authorisations and policies to ensure audit compliance.
• Financial Advisory:
  Act as the professional point of contact in RIS for financial advice and support, including ad-hoc reports and costings.
• Management Information:
  Communicate timely and accurate management information to budget holders and develop reporting to enhance management information for budget holders and management teams.
• Account Management:
  Ensure various account types are correctly set up, managed, and transacted, liaising with financial accounting for assurance where necessary.
• Funding Management:
  Work with business leads to understand requirements associated with various funding types, ensuring correct management and compliance with external reporting criteria.
• Support Initiatives:
  Assist the senior team in initiatives such as business case development.

What You Will Bring:

• Qualifications:
  CCAB recognised professional accountant qualification (part or full) – ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA.
• Experience:
  Recent relevant experience in a large, cross-functional environment, using complex accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Skills:
  • Flexibility and a can-do attitude, with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
  • Proven ability to plan and prioritise work to deliver accurate and timely results.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, reporting on progress effectively.
  • Initiative and proactivity in designing and implementing efficient processes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address potential issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with various stakeholders and presenting financial information to non-specialists.

If you are a proactive and experienced finance professional ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4620370

Location: Leeds, GB

Posted Date: 11/24/2024