Management Reporting Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a Financial Manager to lead the Senior Management Accountants team and produce comprehensive monthly financial reports for senior leaders. The role involves providing analytical insights, developing effective management reporting, and ensuring that the financial operations align with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills coupled with a thorough understanding of financial and management accounting principles. This position is crucial for driving the financial strategy and supporting the business areas effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development.
• Strong understanding of financial management and reporting.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of Senior Management Accountants.
• Develop management reports that meet user needs.
• Provide variance explanations and insights for senior management.
• Oversee annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Ensure timely reporting in accordance with deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Management Reporting

Communication

Education

Relevant Finance Qualification

Job description

You will be responsible for producing and presenting the monthly financial reports to the senior leaders within Natural England. You are responsible for providing effective leadership to your team of Senior Management Accountants to deliver a robust and influential management accounting service. You will have a good understanding of the financial position at a strategic level and the wider operating environment to provide insight and highlight the key issues, risks and opportunities to the budget holders and Finance colleagues. To do this you will need to build a good understanding of their business area and the key delivery risks, while embedding a culture of self‑service and digitally enabled finance operations.

Key responsibilities

• You will provide effective leadership including the management and development of the Senior Management Accountants. This will include setting objectives, actively and effectively communicating, managing performance, and creating an inclusive environment where people feel valued, respected, safe to challenge and where contribution is recognised.
• You will need to develop a detailed understanding of the management reports audience and commission solutions. Continually check the wider internal and external environments to ensure that the management reporting continues to meet end user needs and is presented in a medium to best convey key messages using continuous improvement philosophy/principles.
• You lead on the delivery of prompt, accurate management reports, translating data into meaningful outputs, with a breadth of reporting across internal and external environments.
• You will provide incisive variance explanations and clear summaries/interpretations for senior management. Provide narrative for management reports using compelling and persuasive language to influence and challenge.
• You deliver intelligent analysis of complex financial information, drawing out common themes and understanding linkages/dependencies.
• You maintain a strong understanding of the overall financial position of Natural England.
• You undertake scenario modelling and provide a range of options to inform budget holder decisions.
• You oversee the management accounting aspect of the annual budgeting/forecasting cycle and any in‑year changes to the approved position liaising with Finance Business Partners.
• You work with Finance colleagues to oversee the month end activities, ensuring the ledgers are ready to close and reporting deadlines are met in accordance with the agreed timetables.
• You liaise with Finance colleagues where the need for additional business support or data analysis as required.