You will join a team of 10 management accountants and play a key role in supporting forecasting, budgeting and financial management across a range of professional service directorates.
The Role
This is a hands-on management accounting and business partnering position requiring someone who can quickly integrate into the team, build relationships with stakeholders and deliver high-quality financial information with minimal supervision.
A significant focus of the assignment will be supporting the University's upcoming forecasting cycle for 2026/27, working closely with budget holders to understand current expenditure trends, risks and opportunities, and producing accurate forecasts for senior management.
The role will primarily support directorates such as:
- IT Services
- Finance Services
- Legal Services
- Marketing and Communications
- Estates and associated functions
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and associated financial analysis.
- Lead forecasting activities across allocated directorates.
- Meet regularly with budget holders to review financial performance against budget.
- Gather, challenge and validate forecast assumptions.
- Produce accurate financial forecasts and variance analysis.
- Support budget monitoring and financial planning processes.
- Provide financial advice and support to devolved budget holders.
- Assist with business partnering activities across professional service functions.
- Ensure financial information is timely, accurate and fit for decision-making.
- Support ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required.
The Successful Candidate
- Previous experience working in a management accounting role.
- Strong forecasting and budgeting experience.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong Excel skills, including analysis, modelling and reporting.
- Able to work independently and quickly become productive within a new environment.
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.
- Experience in the Higher Education sector desireable but not essential.
What's On Offer?
This is initially a 3 month contract paying £225 - £250 per day (via umbrella).
ASAP start
The role requires 1 day per week on site but may require 2 - 3 days occasionally to meet with stakeholders.
