Management Accountant in London

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About the Job
Areas | Financial planning, budgeting, revenue and capital accounting
Based | Greater London
Remote | Hybrid (1 day in office)

Our client is a large, complex organisation delivering a wide range of public facing services. They are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to support both revenue and capital activity across a diverse portfolio.

This is a pivotal role, offering real breadth and exposure. You will provide high quality financial analysis, robust reporting and effective challenge to support medium term planning and informed decision making at senior level. The role also supports organisation wide change initiatives and evolving funding arrangements.

As a Management Accountant, you will:

Lead the preparation, review and detailed analysis of financial forecasts and future budget plans across the full financial cycle

Ensure forecasts and budgets align with operational priorities and strategic objectives

Manage, develop and motivate a finance team to deliver accurate, timely and high quality financial information

Provide constructive challenge and professional financial advice to budget holders and senior stakeholders

Ensure financial information is compliant with internal regulations, accounting standards and best practice

Maintain strong technical accounting knowledge and support period end and year end closure activities

Work closely with finance systems and process colleagues to identify and implement improvements

Act as a finance subject matter expert for a service area, coordinating forecasting, modelling and budget planning activity

Advise on cost drivers, financial modelling, estimates and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities

Promote strong financial management practices and improve financial capability across non finance teams

Support the preparation of robust business cases, clearly articulating financial implications, benefits and risks

Coordinate financial returns, reporting and information requests as required

What we\’re looking for:

Fully qualified accountant with CCAB or equivalent

Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience working within a large and complex organisation

Strong understanding of financial management frameworks and budgetary control

Experience leading or supervising finance staff

Proven ability to provide financial advice and challenge to senior management

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What we offer:

Senior and varied Management Accountant role

Exposure to both revenue and capital finance

Opportunity to influence decision making at a strategic level

Supportive and collaborative finance environment

Seniority level
Mid‐Senior level

Employment type
Full‐time

Job function
Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries: Government Administration

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