Head of Management Accounting

University Of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Staff discounts

Professional development opportunities

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement

Job summary

University Of Bath is seeking a Head of Management Accounting to lead the Management Information Section (MIS) finance team. You will deliver high-quality finance business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting services across the University’s academic, professional services and research support functions.

As the University transitions to a cloud-based accounting system, you will guide the team through changes to financial processes, systems and reporting, working with the

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in financial leadership roles.
• Strong track record leading finance business partnering teams.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query) and experience using Power BI and financial reporting tools.
• Technical proficiency in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting system and process change.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting services across the University.
• Collaborate with the wider Finance Department and other functions to provide insightful financial support and influence decision-making at senior levels.
• Guide the MIS team through the cloud-based accounting system transition and related process changes.
• Contribute to strategic projects and develop new initiatives in response to internal priorities and external developments.

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Advanced Excel

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Management Accounting to lead the Management Information Section (MIS) finance team.

About the role

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality finance business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting services across the University's academic, professional services, and research support functions.

You will work closely with colleagues across wider University and the Finance department to provide insightful financial support, drive process improvements, and influence decision-making at senior levels.

As the University transitions to a cloud-based accounting system, you will play a key role in guiding the team through changes to financial processes, systems, and reporting; working collaboratively with the programme team to support a smooth and effective implementation.

In addition to these core responsibilities, you will contribute to strategic projects and support the development of new initiatives and practices in response to both internal priorities and external developments.

About you

• Significant post-qualification experience in financial leadership roles, ideally within complex organisations
• A strong track record of leading finance business partnering teams and delivering strategic financial support
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query) and experience using Power BI and financial reporting tools
• Technical proficiency in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting, with the ability to communicate financial implications clearly to non-financial audiences
• Experience supporting system and process change
• A flexible and adaptive approach, with the ability to thrive in a changing environment
• A genuine commitment to the success of the University and an appreciation of its impact across students, staff, and the wider community

Further information

This position is based at the Virgil Building in Bath's city centre. The team operates flexibly, with regular meetings held both at the Virgil Building and the University's Claverton Down campus.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stephanie Court, Director of Management Accounts at [e-mail].

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

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Be Well at Bath

We're committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

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