We are looking for a finance professional to deliver an outstanding finance business partnering service to our academic and professional service areas.
The Management Accountant is a critical position within the University of Leicester's finance team, responsible for driving excellence in financial management and reporting. This role focuses on delivering timely and accurate monthly management accounts, developing robust forecasting models, and inputting into a dynamic budgeting process to support the university’s strategic and operational objectives.
As a trusted Business Partner to academic and professional service departments, the Management Accountant will provide insightful analysis, identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, and help ensure resources are allocated effectively. The post-holder will play a key role in enhancing financial sustainability, fostering collaboration across Colleges, Schools and Professional Services Divisions, and enabling informed decision-making at all levels of the university. The post-holder will work pro-actively with their budget-holders to anticipate needs and identify areas for financial improvement.
The role is part of a team of Management Accountants and Assistant Management Accountants working together to deliver pro-active and high quality services to a variety of stakeholders at all levels of the University.