Interim Management Accountant: Forecasting & Budgeting Pro

Investigo; Hertford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is assisting a university in recruiting an Interim Management Accountant to provide hands-on support within the Management Accounts team. The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting and financial management across professional service directorates, with a 3‑month initial contract and umbrella pay.

The post requires strong Excel skills, experience in management accounting and the ability to engage with budget holders and non-finance staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and budgeting
• Ability to forecast and produce reliable management information
• Strong Excel modelling and reporting skills
• Able to engage with budget holders and non-finance colleagues

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Lead forecasting activities across directorates
• Meet with budget holders to review performance against budget
• Gather and challenge forecast assumptions
• Produce accurate forecasts and variance analyses
• Support budget monitoring and financial planning processes
• Provide financial advice to devolved budget holders
• Assist with business partnering across professional services
• Ensure timely and accurate financial information for decision-making
• Support ad hoc financial reporting and analysis

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Investigo is assisting a university in recruiting an Interim Management Accountant to provide hands-on support within the Management Accounts team. The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting and financial management across professional service directorates, with a 3‑month initial contract and umbrella pay.

The post requires strong Excel skills, experience in management accounting and the ability to engage with budget holders and non-finance staff.