Head of Management Accounts

WE Talent are seeking a Head of Management Accounts (Business Partnering) to support our client’s growing team. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is playing a key role in shaping the future of education.

Are you ready for the next challenge in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting transformative initiatives that make a lasting impact on communities through education? We invite you to take on a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing a newly established Finance Department within a well-respected institution.

The Role:

In this senior position, you will report directly to the Head of Financial Services and take charge of the day-to-day management of the business partnering function. Your responsibilities will include providing financial support across the organisation, ensuring compliance with financial, audit, and procurement regulations, while working to foster strong relationships within the organisation to enable effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of monthly management accounts, statutory financial statements, and cash flow management.
• Oversee payroll management and ensure the successful development and administration of financial systems.
• Provide strategic input in budget setting, long-term financial planning, and financial forecasting at both organisational and departmental levels.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the management team, offering insight and guidance to support key financial decisions.
• Support the financial control and compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior financial professional with proven leadership and management of a corporate services function. We are looking for someone with:

• A relevant professional accountancy qualification (e.g., CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICA).
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role (further education experience is not essential).
• Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Experience in cash flow management, payroll administration, and budget setting.
• Strong business partnering skills, with a track record of working closely with senior management to deliver strategic goals.

What We Offer

This is an exciting time to join an evolving organisation that is committed to making a difference. In return, you will have the chance to shape a newly formed Finance Department, contributing to its long-term success and sustainability.

If you are a proactive and results-driven finance leader looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Our client offers:

• 30 days leave
• Remote working on a Friday
• Local Government Pension
• Discounted on-site Hair and Beauty facilities
• Free eye test and contribution towards glasses
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave (subject to policy terms)
• Free breakfast (term time only)
• Free on-site parking (subject to space/permits)
• Wellbeing and health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu jabs

WE Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be supplied on request.