72 Financial Management jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client, a prominent organisation in the Higher Education sector based in Wales, United Kingdom, is seeking an accomplished Head of Financial Management & Reporting to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the financial strategy of a forward-thinking institution, contributing to both its operational and strategic goals.

As the Head of Financial Management & Reporting, you will play a crucial role in driving financial planning and reporting excellence. Key aspects include:

• Strategic Financial Guidance: Provide forward-thinking financial insights and recommendations to support the organisation's goals.
• Budgeting: Oversee and manage the creation and execution of comprehensive budgets to drive fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
• Reporting: Deliver accurate and timely financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• External Representation: Act as the financial point of contact for external bodies, effectively representing our client's interests.
• Budgets & Accounts: Ensure robust management of budgets and accounts in alignment with organisational priorities.

• Location: Wales, United Kingdom
• Position Type: Contract
• Sector: Higher Education

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Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Interim Head of Financial Management

Our client, a London-based University, is looking for an experienced finance leader to step into the role of Interim Head of Financial Management on a short-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role at the heart of a dynamic organisation. You'll provide oversight of multi-grant financial planning, management accounting, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of projects. Leading a small, dedicated team, you'll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in strengthening financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading financial management across multiple grants, overseeing budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and reporting.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the finance team, supporting their performance and development.
• Driving improvements to financial controls and processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with funder requirements.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the University and international offices to align financial and programme goals.
• Contributing to new funding opportunities by supporting budget development and bid writing.
• Building strong working relationships with central finance teams and external funders.

What we're looking for:

• A qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong technical and management accounting expertise.
• Experience of managing complex, multi-grant finances - ideally in an international, research, or not-for-profit setting.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in working with senior stakeholders.

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your financial expertise will have an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV via this advert at your earliest convenience, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our client's values. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Our client, a prominent organisation in the Higher Education sector based in Wales, United Kingdom, is seeking an accomplished Head of Financial Management & Reporting to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the financial strategy of a forward-thinking institution, contributing to both its operational and strategic goals.

As the Head of Financial Management & Reporting, you will play a crucial role in driving financial planning and reporting excellence. Key aspects include:

• Strategic Financial Guidance: Provide forward-thinking financial insights and recommendations to support the organisation's goals.
• Budgeting: Oversee and manage the creation and execution of comprehensive budgets to drive fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
• Reporting: Deliver accurate and timely financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• External Representation: Act as the financial point of contact for external bodies, effectively representing our client's interests.
• Budgets & Accounts: Ensure robust management of budgets and accounts in alignment with organisational priorities.

• Location: Wales, United Kingdom
• Position Type: Contract
• Sector: Higher Education

Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

To find out more about Real, please visit (url removed)

Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP).
• Prepare detailed financial statements, management accounts, and board reports.
• Develop and maintain the annual budget and periodic forecasts, working closely with department heads to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis, investigating discrepancies and providing clear explanations and recommendations for corrective action.
• Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring efficient and accurate processing.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within the finance function.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits.
• Provide financial modelling and ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Lead the management accounting team, overseeing the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Develop and implement robust budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to set financial targets.
• Perform in-depth variance analysis, identifying key drivers and providing actionable recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP) and internal controls.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes efficiently.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
• Review and improve accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to strategic financial planning and analysis, providing insights into profitability, cost management, and investment appraisal.
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the finance team.

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a financial control or senior management accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.