Management Accountant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Relocation support

Staff Counselling Service

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Management Accountant to provide monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial advice to Estates Division managers. You will drive planning, budgeting and financial modelling to support strategic decisions.

The role requires ACMA/ACA/ACCA or CIPFA qualification (or by experience), strong analytical capability and excellent Excel skills. You'll partner with budget holders to improve processes and deliver reliable financial information.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACMA/ACA/ACCA/CIPFA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience delivering a full range of finance services.
• Experience designing financial procedures.
• Understanding of 5-Year Planning and Financial Modelling.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely financial data for budget areas.
• Advise, brief and support the Finance Manager and Estates Division senior managers on financial matters.
• Provide detailed analysis and make recommendations to support resource and financial decisions.
• Develop and improve financial planning systems, processes and procedures.
• Deliver the financial planning and budgeting process for budget areas.
• Be responsible for generating and reconciling data in the most appropriate form.
• Improve standards and efficiency of ED financial management and priorities.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

ACMA/ACA/ACCA/CIPFA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

The RoleThe ED Management Accountant provides operational information and advice to the ED Finance Manager and ED senior managers on financial performance, supporting and mentoring them in planning and financial operation of their sections.The role exists to provide a wide range of financial management advice and support to the Division, and to enhance financial management throughout ED. The role holder also plays a part in the Financial Planning & Analysis in developing and delivering the University's financial planning and decision support.The role holder will provide monthly management accounts and commentary with variance analysis and will highlight any concerns or significant variances to budget or business expectations. The role holder contributes to the integrated management of the Division and the University.We are now looking for a Management Accountant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACMA, ACA, ACCA or CIPFA-qualified accountant with strong financial planning, analysis and business partnering experience to join our prestigious institution.You'll have the chance to build and develop your expertise, strengthen your credibility and enhance your professional profile whilst delivering valuable, respected services.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide accurate and timely financial data for their budget areas.Advise, brief and support the Finance Manager and Estates Division senior managers on financial matters concerning their budget areas. Provide detailed analysis and make recommendations in support of resource and financial decisions and implement as appropriate.Develop and improve financial planning systems, processes and procedures to implement University and Divisional strategies.Deliver the financial planning and budgeting process for their budget areas.Be responsible for generating and reconciling data in the most appropriate form.Improve the standards, effectiveness and efficiency of ED financial management, implementing priorities and setting a work programme accordingly.Identify procedural and technological enhancements to improve the efficiency of the team.Act as the financial expert intermediary between their budget area, the rest of the Finance team and into the Central Finance team.Support the development of improved financial skills across ED.About YouTo be considered as a Management Accountant, you will need:To be a qualified accountant (ACMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) or qualified by experienceExperience of managing and delivering a full range of finance servicesExperience of designing financial proceduresAn understanding of the aims and mechanics of 5-Year Planning, Financial Modelling, etc.Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial dataGood interpersonal skills, both written and verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacyA good understanding of business processes and financial systemsThe ability to use initiative to work proactively and independently, often working to deadlines set by othersExcellent PC skills, especially ExcelBenefitsCompetitive salary with annual increases and progressionGenerous annual leaveFamily-friendly policies, including maternity and shared parental leavePension scheme with strong employer contributionStaff Counselling ServiceTravel benefits and retail discountsRelocation supportSo, if you want to develop your career as a Management Accountant, please apply via the button shown.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email Estates Division on [e-mail] quote reference BA49938 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online