Management Accountant

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to support the UCL Cancer Institute. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning, reporting on income and expenditure, and providing financial modelling to inform decisions.

The role includes line managing two Finance Administrators within the Professional Services team on a 12-month secondment.

Qualifications

• Experience budgeting, forecasting and reporting in a complex organisation.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning for the Institute.
• Monitor income and expenditure and produce financial reports for decision-making.
• Provide financial modelling and business case support to academic and professional services colleagues.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Financial modelling

Education

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified

Higher Education experience

Tools

Oracle

MyFinance

Axiom planning

Job description

Reporting to the Institute Manager, the Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial management of the UCL Cancer Institute. Working closely with senior leaders, budget holders and colleagues across UCL Finance, you will provide high-quality financial advice, management information and business planning support. Responsibilities include leading the Institute’s budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes, monitoring income and expenditure, and producing clear financial reports to support decision-making. You will provide financial advice to academic and professional services colleagues, support business case development and financial modelling, and ensure compliance with UCL financial regulations and procedures. The role is also responsible for managing month-end and year-end processes, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting the effective management of a diverse portfolio of accounts. In addition, you will line manage and develop two Finance Administrators, helping to ensure a responsive and high-performing finance service. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to develop their experience in a complex and dynamic environment while contributing to the delivery of world-leading cancer research. You will also play an important role in identifying opportunities for process improvement and enhancing financial services across the Institute. This vacancy is available as an internal secondment opportunity. Applicants interested in applying on a secondment basis should discuss the opportunity with their line manager and obtain agreement in principle before submitting an application. Any appointment will be subject to formal approval from the individual's substantive department
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to broaden your strategic financial management experience in a complex and research-intensive environment? We are seeking a qualified or part-qualified finance professional with experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting in a complex organisation. You will have strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and explain financial information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders. You will be customer-focused, proactive and detail-oriented, with experience of supporting or developing staff and managing competing priorities. Experience within Higher Education and familiarity with Oracle, MyFinance or Axiom planning tools would be advantageous.
The UCL Cancer Institute is seeking a proactive and collaborative Management Accountant to join its Professional Services team on a 12-month secondment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of one of the world's leading cancer research institutes, supporting senior decision-making and contributing to the effective financial management of a dynamic and diverse organisation. The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at UCL and brings together world-leading scientists and clinicians working to improve outcomes for cancer patients through innovative research and collaboration. The Institute has strong links with UCL's partner hospitals and includes the Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre, one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK.
UCL is one of the world's leading universities and offers staff an exceptional working environment, including:

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/ Available documents