Head of Management Accounting - Higher Education sector
CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant
Client Details
I am pleased to be exclusively partnering with one of the fastest growing Higher Education organisations in East Kent. As leader of the Management Accounting Team, the Head of Management Accounting will be responsible for the provision of professional and effective Management Accounting services for the University.
Description
You will be responsible for 1 x Assistant Head of Management Accounting, 2 x Senior Management Accountants, 1 x Management Accountant - Reporting & Systems
To lead and oversee the provision of the University's management accounting services to SMT, Heads of School, department heads, budget holders and other external parties
To take a lead role in overseeing the budget setting and in year reforecast process for the University, including the preparation of papers for submission to SMT and Committees. This includes a transparent approach to budget allocations which takes into consideration activity and quality measures, the development of forecasts reflecting academic plans alongside professional services and corporate infrastructure requirements and an integrated approach to course planning and validations.
To produce monthly management accounts showing performance against budget and review these on a formal basis with SMT members, investigating and in...