I have partnered with a leading educational organisation who are recruiting for a Management Accountant to be based in the heart of Cambridge.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant plays a key role in financial oversight, including cost control, cash flow management, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. This role provides financial insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with departments and senior staff to provide financial insights and real-time analysis
- Deliver monthly income and expenditure reports, highlighting key concerns.
- Oversee month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and major project reporting.
- Review cash management, cash flow reporting, and credit control, recommending actions where necessary.
- Lead the annual budget process and oversee re-forecasting projections.
- Conduct variance reviews and propose corrective actions.
- Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring efficiency and service excellence.
- Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and automation.
- Provide financial analysis to support decision-making and enhance efficiency.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Finance.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or Qualified by experience)
- Strong experience in financial cost management and analysis
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to engage with and advise non-finance stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities
- Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset
This opportunity is for a commercially aware Management Accountant who can make an impact within the team. If you feel this is you, then please reach out to Dayam Ali or apply directly.