An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Management Accountant to join a dynamic public sector finance team supporting vital local services. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility (typically 50% home-based) with a strong emphasis on partnership working and business support.

This is a newly created role offering breadth and autonomy within a collaborative team environment. You’ll act as a finance business partner, helping to guide service managers through budget setting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. You’ll also play a key role in the year-end process and contribute to statutory returns and long-term financial planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insights that influence service delivery
• Lead a small team in supporting budget holders across key service areas
• Develop forecasts, monitor performance, and analyse variances
• Prepare financial reports, statutory returns, and contribute to year-end accounts
• Support wider improvement projects and business cases through robust financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Finalist or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)
• Proven experience in a management accounting or business partnering role
• Confident communicator, able to translate complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders
• Comfortable working under pressure to tight deadlines
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems

Benefits:

• Generous 20% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in office)
• Flexible working policy

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