Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment is delighted to support a highly respected service organisation in Dundee to recruit for a Senior Management Accountant to join their team.Operating within a complex and fast-paced environment, the organisation manages substantial budgets and its finance function plays a pivotal role in supporting operational delivery, strategic planning, financial governance and service transformation. This organisation can offer career progression, excellent terms and conditions and this role will manage a small team of 4 people.
The Opportunity
This is a highly visible Senior Management Accountant role, providing financial management and finance business partnering support across a broad portfolio of services with a budget of £170mill.
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role within the service, in financial planning, performance management and decision support, helping senior stakeholders balance service delivery priorities with financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities;
- Providemanagement accounting support for a major operational division with responsibility for a budget in excess of £170m
- Develop, manage and monitor revenue budgets, forecasts and financial plans
- Partner with senior managers, operational leaders and service stakeholders to support informed decision-making
- Provide insightful financial analysis, reporting and performance commentary
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate actions
- Support business cases, option appraisals and long-term service planning initiatives.
- Drive efficiency, cost improvement and value-for-money projects
- Prepare and present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- Contribute to annual accounts, statutory reporting and audit requirements
- Lead, coach and develop finance team members to ensure a high-quality service is delivered
- Support financial governance, compliance and continuous improvement of systems and processes
The Candidate
Essential Requirements;
- Fully qualified member of a recognised professional accountancy body (e.g. ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Post-qualification experience within a large and complex organisation
- Proven management accounting experience
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Advanced Excel capabilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively
- Experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders
What Will Make You Successful;
- Comfortable operating in a complex, changing environment
- Able to balance financial objectives with operational priorities
- Confident presenting financial information to senior leadership teams
- Resilient, adaptable and able to manage competing demands
- Passionate about continuous improvement and developing others
- Strong relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills
Experience within public sector or similarly complex organisations would be advantageous but is not essential.
On Offer?
Salary;
- Salary scale: £52,000 - £54,000
Benefits;
- Generous pension scheme with employer contribution of 20.9%
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, increasing with length of service
- Flexi-time options and opportunity to accrue & useflexi-time days
- Standard working week of 36 hours
- Mainly office-based working with 1-day per week working from home opportunity
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Opportunity to work within a purpose-driven organisation
Senior Management Accountant in Dundee employer: Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment
Cooper Parry is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Aberdeen that fosters employee growth and collaboration. With a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced parental leave and a focus on wellbeing, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join our innovative team and be part of a company that values your contributions while providing opportunities to engage with the local community.
Contact Details:
Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment Recruitment Team
