Management Accountant

Management Accountant 9 month contract working at an established team for a highly respected organisation

Your new company
You will be working for a long standing educational institution based on the outskirts of Guildford, Surrey. It is one of the leaders in it's field with a vision to be one of the best in the world, which they are achieving through research, investment and opportunity.

Your new role
As a Management Accountant you will be part of an 8 strong team within the FP&A function reporting into the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting. The focus of the team is to provide robust financial management information including accurate forecasting, analysis, reporting and budgeting which will be used to inform fact-based decision making which will directly impact financial sustainability. Working closely with the Business Finance Partner and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for the preparation, review and analysis of monthly management accounts, annual budget setting and quarterly forecasting for your given areas. You will be responsible for all financial reports pertaining to your business area and provide detailed variance analysis, reviewing accounts with key stakeholders to understand main drivers.

What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally be part qualified and actively studying ACCA/CIMA with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, within public or private sector, and have an intermediate working knowledge of Excel. Higher education exposure would be a plus, but not a necessity. You should have previous experience of reporting and presenting concise financial information, and building effective lasting relationships with both finance and non-finance professionals alike at all levels. There will be a high volume of academic and stakeholder engagement, therefore you should have the ability to communicate to a very high level, both written and verbal, with a further focus on being inquisitive, articulate, and empathetic. You will be part of a team that have a strong team spirit and a can do attitude towards helping each other.

What you'll get in return
As well as a very competitive salary, you will have access to a number of different benefits, including; 25 days holiday, an additional 7 university days, bank holidays, generous pension scheme, study support package, sports park reduced membership, family support and season ticket loans.

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