Management Accountant

Legends Global (Europe); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in events and entertainment is seeking a Management Accountant in Sheffield. This role involves delivering high-quality management information and financial support, as well as leading budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in management accounting and financial analysis, along with strong Excel skills. Enjoy competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, a pension contribution, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Discounted tickets

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

5% pension contribution

HealthShield

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting, financial analysis, and business partnering within a commercial environment.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Demonstrated ability to improve financial systems, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Experience in presenting financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality management information (MI) and commercial financial analysis.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements.
• Lead monthly financial reviews with Department Heads.
• Prepare annual budgets and regular reforecasts.
• Contribute to business planning and evaluate financial impact of initiatives.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Education

Part Qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

We are Legends Global!

Legends Global delivers world-class solutions in sport, entertainment, and live events, combining international expertise with a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions. We partner with leading clients to create memorable experiences worldwide. Committed to inclusion, diversity, and innovation, we foster a collaborative culture guided by our values — Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — where every team member can thrive and make an impact. Sounds like a winning formula for you? Join us!

The Role

As our Management Accountant, you will make it your mission to deliver high-quality management information (MI) and financial support to the Venue General Manager and wider team. This role works closely with the central finance function to produce accurate management accounts, from journal preparation through to monthly reporting packs. You will also lead the development of annual budgets and reforecasts, ensuring the venue’s financial performance is effectively managed and aligned with business goals.

What we offer

At Legends Global, hosting events is what we do best—and we want our people to experience it too. Enjoy discounted tickets to your favourite events and unleash your inner superfan.

Work hard, rest well: you’ll get 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

We care about life outside work—our Life Assurance policy helps protect your loved ones while you focus on success.

Plan for the future with our 5% pension contribution, so your golden years are all about the bucket list.

HealthShield helps cover unexpected medical costs such as dental, physio, and counselling expenses—for you and your children.

We’ve partnered with AXA Health to offer an Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental wellbeing.

See clearly and think big with our eye care vouchers and glasses contribution.

Go green and get fit with our Cycle to Work scheme.

And because great people know great people—refer a friend and get rewarded.

You will be responsible for

• Provide high-quality management information (MI) and detailed commercial financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance controls and efficiency.
• Lead monthly financial reviews with Department Heads to discuss results, forecasts, and performance.
• Prepare annual budgets and regular reforecasts, challenging departments to meet financial targets.
• Contribute to business planning and evaluate the financial impact and ROI of key initiatives and projects.

You will have

• Proven experience in management accounting, financial analysis, and business partnering within a commercial environment (Part Qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Demonstrated ability to improve financial systems, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Experience in presenting financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders or department heads.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive strategic decisions.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global, we’re shaping a greener, faster, and more innovative future for the entertainment industry — and there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re an inclusive organisation built on trust, collaboration, and respect, where every voice matters. We value diversity, equal opportunity, and flexible working, and we’re committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all. If you require any adjustments, please let us know. Apply today to make an impact from day one — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early.