Senior Project / Management Accountant

Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected organisation on the Isle of Wight in the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation that plays a vital role within the local community directly to the Director of Finance and Resources, you will take on a key role within the finance team, helping to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making and deliver high-quality financial management across a large and complex organisation. This is a broad and varied position that offers exposure to both operational and strategic finance activities responsibilities will include: ~ Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, reporting packs and financial analysis Supporting annual budget setting, forecasting and long-term financial planning Preparing statutory accounts and managing the year-end process Developing financial models, business cases and scenario planning Managing cashflow forecasting and treasury activities Providing financial advice, challenge and support to managers and budget holders Maintaining strong financial controls, reconciliations and governance arrangements Supporting finance systems development and process improvement initiatives Deputising for the Director of Finance and Resources when required What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong technical accounting and business partnering experience will also demonstrate: ~ Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts Experience producing statutory accounts and supporting external audits Strong financial analysis and financial modelling skills Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to present complex financial information to non-finance audiences A proactive approach to improving financial systems, processes and controls Experience within the education, public, charity or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. Relocation package available Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Excellent pension provision Ongoing professional development opportunities Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays