Head of Management Accounts

Head of Management Accounting

• Location: Swindon (hybrid with 3 days/week in the office)
• Job Type: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: £70-80k plus £5688 car allowance

We are seeking a Head of Management Accounting to lead and manage a team of six, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial accounts and producing consistent, well-controlled financial information. This role is pivotal in embedding process excellence and ensuring best-in-class processes and controls are in operation and documented.

You will be working for a large organisation in newly refurbished offices.  You will be part of a friendly and experienced Finance team within a great working environment, where people work together and support each other and recognise the need for work/life balance. 

Day-to-day of the role:

• Overall responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the SAP accounts.
• Leadership, management, and development of a team of six (4 direct and 2 indirect).
• Lead and coordinate each period end close, including production of management account data in HFM, standard reports, and Balance Sheet reviews.
• Act as the primary contact for audits and manage the relationship with auditors.
• Oversee the balance sheet and manage intercompany recharges and relationships.
• Lead the preparation of accounts for group and statutory accounts audit.
• Manage and develop finance system structures (SAP, Cognos, Navision) to keep up with reporting needs as the business evolves.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience in a large company or PLC, with an audit background preferred.
• Proven success in team leadership and management, with the ability to coach and train others.
• A rounded understanding of best practices in financial control, built from experience.
• Strong systems and reporting capabilities with excellent Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP, HFM, and Cognos is preferable.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Drive and tenacity to develop a best-in-class finance function, challenge current thinking, and influence in a constructive manner.
• Ability to manage in ambiguous situations and handle conflicting deadlines with a completer-finisher mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

Please apply now if interested and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch to discuss further.