Management Accountant

University of Derby; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days of annual leave

Wellbeing benefits

Staff discounts

Discounted onsite gym

Holiday purchase

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

A higher education institution in Derby is seeking a Management Accountant to provide high-level financial guidance and analysis, supporting various departments. The ideal candidate will hold a CCAB or CIMA qualification and have experience in financial planning and budgets. Key responsibilities include leading the Management Accounting cycle and collaborating with managers to ensure financial integrity. The role offers generous benefits including flexible working, wellbeing support, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide actionable advice.
• Experience in Higher Education or Further Education funding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level financial and business information to support decision making.
• Lead the monthly Management Accounting cycle and Budget preparation.
• Work closely with Professional Service Departments.

Skills

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Financial data interpretation

Data interpretation

Education

Recognised CCAB or CIMA accounting qualification

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance (Higher Education)

About the Role

The main purpose of the role is to provide high‑level professional financial and business information, advice, and direction to support continuous improvement in financial performance, aligned with the University’s academic mission. Reporting into a Business Accountant, you will be responsible for providing management information for the financial planning and monitoring of diverse activities within Professional Service Departments. For specified areas you will lead the monthly Management Accounting cycle, Budget preparation and Forecast submissions, providing analysis and commentary to enhance decision making of budget holders and a range of University managers, looking to drive sustainable financial performance.

The role will require the provision of high‑level financial and business information, direction and advice to a range of internal customers, the ability to identify and manage risk, and to ensure the financial integrity of business operations. You will work closely with designated Professional Service Departments to deliver the above.

About You

You will hold, or be actively studying, a recognised CCAB or CIMA accounting qualification and have experience in preparing financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and management account.

You will need strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide clear, actionable advice to non‑financial managers.

Experience of Higher Education Experience and/or Further Education Funding and Accounting, including Research, Innovation and Commercial funding, costing and reporting, is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family‑friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Holiday purchase
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ralitsa Velinova, Business Accountant via [e-mail].

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

Safeguarding

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy.

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