Senior Management Accountant - Financial Services

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to oversee financial control and reporting for the HS2 joint venture. The ideal candidate will possess a CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification and have strong experience in budgeting and forecasting within a project environment. This hybrid position requires attending Warwick HQ 2-3 days per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Benefits include 34 days holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Discounts through Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Management Accountant with significant project or JV exposure.
• Solid background in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial control and reporting for HS2 joint venture.
• Produce accurate monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Act as finance representative for HS2 JV.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

ERP skills

Collaboration

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Management Accountant - Financial Services, West Midlands

Client: Telent

Location: West Midlands

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

Job Description:

Our Business Support teams deliver vital services to ensure the success of our business divisions, including HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal, Estates, Facilities, Core Technology, Security, IT, and Fleet. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the Senior Management Accountant will oversee financial control and reporting for a joint venture within our Rail division, specifically the HS2 JV. You will ensure accurate monthly reporting and forecasting in the JV management accounts and support ad hoc financial requirements.

This is a hybrid role, based at Warwick HQ 2-3 days per week, on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities include acting as the finance representative for the HS2 JV, attending project and JV meetings, producing reports, organizing audits, supporting payment applications, monitoring disallowed costs, and ensuring compliance with JV protocols.

Ideal candidates are experienced Senior Management Accountants with a CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification (or equivalent), with solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, particularly in project or joint venture environments. Advanced Excel and ERP skills are required, along with a collaborative approach to partnering with finance and operational teams.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their potential.

Benefits include 34 days holiday (including public holidays) with buy/sell options, a company pension scheme, family-friendly policies, and discounts through the Telent Reward scheme.

Join Telent, a leading technology company supporting mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK, and make a real impact through your work.