Finance Strategy Lead — Budgeting & Forecasting

University of Manchester Students' Union; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organisation in Manchester is looking for an Associate Director of Finance. This role includes managing month-end processes, leading budgeting and forecasting, and developing strategic finance capabilities. The position offers the opportunity for a varied workload with a hybrid working model, providing flexibility and autonomy. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accountancy skills and experience in management accounting. The salary is circa £50K to £60K per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting is essential.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and lead on financial modelling.
• Passionate about finance and capable of strategic development.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end processing and balance sheet management.
• Lead on budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Develop strategic finance capabilities and work with boards.

Skills

Strong technical accountancy

Reconciliation skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Job description

A leading educational support organisation in Manchester is looking for an Associate Director of Finance. This role includes managing month-end processes, leading budgeting and forecasting, and developing strategic finance capabilities. The position offers the opportunity for a varied workload with a hybrid working model, providing flexibility and autonomy. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accountancy skills and experience in management accounting. The salary is circa £50K to £60K per year, depending on experience.