I have partnered with a leading educational organisation who are recruiting for a Management Accountant to be based in the heart of Cambridge.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant plays a key role in financial oversight, including cost control, cash flow management, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. This role provides financial insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments and senior staff to provide financial insights and real-time analysis
• Deliver monthly income and expenditure reports, highlighting key concerns.
• Oversee month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and major project reporting.
• Review cash management, cash flow reporting, and credit control, recommending actions where necessary.
• Lead the annual budget process and oversee re-forecasting projections.
• Conduct variance reviews and propose corrective actions.
• Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring efficiency and service excellence.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and automation.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making and enhance efficiency.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Finance.

Person Specification

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or Qualified by experience)
• Strong experience in financial cost management and analysis
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to engage with and advise non-finance stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities
• Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset

This opportunity is for a commercially aware Management Accountant who can make an impact within the team. If you feel this is you, then please reach out to Dayam Ali or apply directly.