At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial performance and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Respected organisation on the Isle of Wight with strong community values.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, 30 days annual leave, excellent pension, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Relocation package available and proactive approach to improving financial systems encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while enjoying flexibility and career growth.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with experience in management accounts and financial analysis.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected organisation on the Isle of Wight in the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation that plays a vital role within the local community. Directly reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, you will take on a key role within the finance team, helping to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making and deliver high-quality financial management across a large and complex organisation.
This is a broad and varied position that offers exposure to both operational and strategic finance activities. Responsibilities will include:
- Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, reporting packs and financial analysis
- Supporting annual budget setting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
- Preparing statutory accounts and managing the year-end process
- Developing financial models, business cases and scenario planning
- Managing cashflow forecasting and treasury activities
- Providing financial advice, challenge and support to managers and budget holders
- Maintaining strong financial controls, reconciliations and governance arrangements
- Supporting finance systems development and process improvement initiatives
- Deputising for the Director of Finance and Resources when required
To be successful in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong technical accounting and business partnering experience. You will also demonstrate:
- Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
- Experience producing statutory accounts and supporting external audits
- Strong financial analysis and financial modelling skills
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to present complex financial information to non-finance audiences
- A proactive approach to improving financial systems, processes and controls
Relocation package available, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, excellent pension provision, ongoing professional development opportunities.
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