At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting while managing a high-performing finance team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking public sector organisation during a transformative period.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, generous leave, and excellent pension scheme.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and exposure to senior leadership.
- Why this job: Make a visible impact on strategic decisions and drive sustainable growth.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong financial management and stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Your new company
Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can influence strategic decisions, lead a high-performing team and make a visible impact? An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join a public sector organisation as Senior Accountant during a period of transformation and investment. This is a broad leadership role offering exposure to senior decision-makers, significant stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to help shape long-term financial strategy. Whether you're currently working as a Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Business Partner, this role offers the chance to develop your career within a forward-thinking and purpose-driven organisation.
Your new role
This is far more than a traditional finance position; as a senior member of the finance team, you'll act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, helping drive commercial thinking, financial performance and strategic decision-making across a wide-ranging portfolio. You'll lead on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting whilst managing a team of finance professionals and developing strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. You'll have the opportunity to challenge, influence and support key initiatives to deliver long-term objectives and sustainable growth.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
- Providing insight and financial analysis to support strategic decisions
- Managing and developing a team of finance professionals
- Delivering high quality management and statutory financial reporting
- Supporting large scale projects, transformation initiatives and service improvements
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to drive financial performance
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiency
What you'll need to succeed
- You'll be a qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional with a strong track record in financial management ideally within a public services/not for profit environment
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting expertise
- Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills
- Experience leading, mentoring or developing teams
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
What you'll get in return
- Salary of £50k-£55k
- Flexible hybrid working
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellent pension scheme
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
- Leadership responsibility and genuine career progression potential
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' or contact Chris Evans for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite right for you but you're exploring new opportunities within finance and accountancy, please get in touch for a confidential career conversation.
Senior Accountant in Lewes employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding global travel organisation that values innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package while working closely with senior leadership on strategic projects, fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment. With clear progression opportunities and the chance to influence business performance across multiple regions, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.
Contact Details:
Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team
