1,165 Financial Management jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is looking for two key interim finance Management Specialists within their Childrens Services team for a 6 month contract. The roles are required due to team changes, including a backfill requirement and an upcoming departure, creating an opportunity to combine high-impact portfolios.

Both positions offer exposure to high-profile projects, senior leadership interaction, and the chance to.

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and organised Management Accountant to join their finance team in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK . This role is integral to providing insightful financial reporting and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. You will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, trend identification, and commentary. A key focus will be on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, working closely with department heads to develop accurate financial projections and monitor performance against these plans.

The Management Accountant will also be involved in preparing year-end accounts, supporting external audits, and contributing to process improvements within the finance function. You will develop and maintain financial models, analyse profitability drivers, and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains. Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) are essential. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with a solid understanding of management accounting principles and practices. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required to effectively convey financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to play a key role in financial management and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

Head of Financial Management & Reporting - Higher Education



Introduction

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.

Main Responsibilities

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.

Position Details

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

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Head of Financial Management & Reporting - Higher Education



Introduction

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.

Main Responsibilities

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.

Position Details

• 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

Our client, a prominent manufacturing firm, is seeking a dedicated and analytical Senior Management Accountant to join their finance department based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK . This hybrid role offers a dynamic blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will play a crucial role in the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include preparing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and providing insightful commentary on financial performance. You will be involved in developing financial models, supporting cost accounting initiatives, and improving financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, a solid understanding of management accounting principles, and experience with financial planning software. Excellent analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders are essential. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and reports.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with department heads.
• Conduct variance analysis, investigating discrepancies and providing explanations for financial performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Analyze cost structures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve cost efficiency.
• Support the implementation and refinement of financial systems and processes.
• Provide financial analysis and support for capital expenditure projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist with external audits and regulatory filings as required.
• Mentor junior members of the finance team and contribute to team development.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial data.
• Experience in a hybrid working environment.

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**



Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.



With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.



Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.



**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**



Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG has a global network with 1,100 offices in over 40 countries. The Group has over 140,000 employees, offering services including corporate banking, commercial banking, retail banking, wealth management, investment banking, capital markets, personal and corporate trust, and transaction banking.



The Groupu2019s operating companies include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Japanu2019s leading trust bank), and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japanu2019s largest securities firms.



Financial Management team is a part of the IT Planning, Reporting and Administration department (IPR). The role of the IPR department is to ensure communication and liaison with Head Office (HO) in Tokyo, for both Bank and Securities, as well as accountability for EMEA Technology wide reporting, management of resourcing processes, management of asset processes and administration of wider planning processes including annual budget planning.



**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**



**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**



Financial Management team, IT Planning, Reporting & Administration Gr, governs IT Project budget-related things.



The individual in this role primarily focuses on the former part, i.e. Bank Project Governance, leads the business line with one direct report, and reports to Head of Financial Management team. The main purpose of the role includes:


Defining, establishing, and maintaining the Project governance framework and processes in MUFG Bank EMEA and continually assessing them for more effectiveness and productivity.
Managing IT Investment budgets across EMEA region so as to ensure financial discipline and maximise cost-benefit performance in close liaison with various major stakeholders in EMEA and counterparts in Bank Head Office.
Making effective use of accumulated Project data (e.g. cost owner, agreed cost allocations, etc.), serving as a bridge between Investment and Expense realms.



**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**


Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Companyu2019s and EMEATechnology, including:
Responsible for:
Manage the Bank Project Governance business line in the team
Establish and maintain system investment-related procedures in Bank EMEA
Proactively drive continuous improvement of the relevant processes and procedures (including various workflows) and templates in line with organisational needs
Manage investment budget and funding demands of all Bank system development projects in EMEA in a timely and accurate manner
Scrutinise IT solutions, project plans and development costs through investment project application form review processes, Provide guidance on procedures, processes, tools and techniques. Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders in this respect.
Manage/maintain databases and create reports for decision-making
Support Technology management with ad hoc tasks as and when required



**WORK EXPERIENCE**



Essential:


Demonstrable practical experience with demand and financial planning required; previous experience with PMO/PLC processes and controls beneficial



Preferred:


Experience working in IT department in banking industry



**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**



**Functional / Technical Competencies:**



Essential


Basic knowledge of IT beneficial
Skills in detailed format checks and checking the consistency of amounts



Preferred:


Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, in particular MS Excel, IT literate
Highly numerate, analytical and logical, with attention to detail and the ability to systematically break apart complex problems



**Education / Qualifications:**



Essential


Degree level education



Preferred:


Preferably degree educated or similar qualification or practical experience
Japanese Language skills beneficial



**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days per week in the office.**



We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.



MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.



We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.



At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!



**Our Culture Principles**


Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**



Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.



With a vision to be the worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.



Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.



**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**



Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG has a global network with 1,100 offices in over 40 countries. The Group has over 140,000 employees, offering services including corporate banking, commercial banking, retail banking, wealth management, investment banking, capital markets, personal and corporate trust, and transaction banking.



The Groupu2019s operating companies include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Japanu2019s leading trust bank), and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japanu2019s largest securities firms.



Financial Management team is a part of the IT Planning, Reporting and Administration department (IPR). The role of the IPR department is to ensure communication and liaison with Head Office (HO) in Tokyo, for both Bank and Securities, as well as accountability for EMEA Technology wide reporting, management of resourcing processes, management of asset processes and administration of wider planning processes including annual budget planning.



**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**



**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**



Financial Management team, IT Planning, Reporting & Administration Gr, governs IT Project budget-related things.



The individual in this role primarily focuses on the former part, i.e. Bank Project Governance, leads the business line with one direct report, and reports to Head of Financial Management team. The main purpose of the role includes:


Defining, establishing, and maintaining the Project governance framework and processes in MUFG Bank EMEA and continually assessing them for more effectiveness and productivity.
Managing IT Investment budgets across EMEA region so as to ensure financial discipline and maximise cost-benefit performance in close liaison with various major stakeholders in EMEA and counterparts in Bank Head Office.
Making effective use of accumulated Project data (e.g. cost owner, agreed cost allocations, etc.), serving as a bridge between Investment and Expense realms.



**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**


Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Companyu2019s and EMEATechnology, including:
Responsible for:
Manage the Bank Project Governance business line in the team
Establish and maintain system investment-related procedures in Bank EMEA
Proactively drive continuous improvement of the relevant processes and procedures (including various workflows) and templates in line with organisational needs
Manage investment budget and funding demands of all Bank system development projects in EMEA in a timely and accurate manner
Scrutinise IT solutions, project plans and development costs through investment project application form review processes, Provide guidance on procedures, processes, tools and techniques. Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders in this respect.
Manage/maintain databases and create reports for decision-making
Support Technology management with ad hoc tasks as and when required



**WORK EXPERIENCE**



Essential:


Demonstrable practical experience with demand and financial planning required; previous experience with PMO/PLC processes and controls beneficial



Preferred:


Experience working in IT department in banking industry



**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**



**Functional / Technical Competencies:**



Essential


Basic knowledge of IT beneficial
Skills in detailed format checks and checking the consistency of amounts



Preferred:


Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, in particular MS Excel, IT literate
Highly numerate, analytical and logical, with attention to detail and the ability to systematically break apart complex problems



**Education / Qualifications:**



Essential


Degree level education



Preferred:


Preferably degree educated or similar qualification or practical experience
Japanese Language skills beneficial



**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days per week in the office.**



We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.



MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.



We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.



At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!



**Our Culture Principles**


Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG has a global network with 1,100 offices in over 40 countries. The Group has over 140,000 employees, offering services including corporate banking, commercial banking, retail banking, wealth management, investment banking, capital markets, personal and corporate trust, and transaction banking.
The Group's operating companies include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Japan's leading trust bank), and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japan's largest securities firms.
Financial Management team is a part of the IT Planning, Reporting and Administration department (IPR). The role of the IPR department is to ensure communication and liaison with Head Office (HO) in Tokyo, for both Bank and Securities, as well as accountability for EMEA Technology wide reporting, management of resourcing processes, management of asset processes and administration of wider planning processes including annual budget planning.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
Financial Management team, IT Planning, Reporting & Administration Gr, governs IT Project budget-related things.
The individual in this role primarily focuses on the former part, i.e. Bank Project Governance, leads the business line with one direct report, and reports to Head of Financial Management team. The main purpose of the role includes:
+ Defining, establishing, and maintaining the Project governance framework and processes in MUFG Bank EMEA and continually assessing them for more effectiveness and productivity.
+ Managing IT Investment budgets across EMEA region so as to ensure financial discipline and maximise cost-benefit performance in close liaison with various major stakeholders in EMEA and counterparts in Bank Head Office.
+ Making effective use of accumulated Project data (e.g. cost owner, agreed cost allocations, etc.), serving as a bridge between Investment and Expense realms.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Company's and EMEATechnology, including:
+ Responsible for:
+ Manage the Bank Project Governance business line in the team
+ Establish and maintain system investment-related procedures in Bank EMEA
+ Proactively drive continuous improvement of the relevant processes and procedures (including various workflows) and templates in line with organisational needs
+ Manage investment budget and funding demands of all Bank system development projects in EMEA in a timely and accurate manner
+ Scrutinise IT solutions, project plans and development costs through investment project application form review processes, Provide guidance on procedures, processes, tools and techniques. Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders in this respect.
+ Manage/maintain databases and create reports for decision-making
+ Support Technology management with ad hoc tasks as and when required
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ Demonstrable practical experience with demand and financial planning required; previous experience with PMO/PLC processes and controls beneficial
Preferred:
+ Experience working in IT department in banking industry
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
+ Basic knowledge of IT beneficial
+ Skills in detailed format checks and checking the consistency of amounts
Preferred:
+ Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, in particular MS Excel, IT literate
+ Highly numerate, analytical and logical, with attention to detail and the ability to systematically break apart complex problems
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
+ Degree level education
Preferred:
+ Preferably degree educated or similar qualification or practical experience
+ Japanese Language skills beneficial
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days per week in the office.**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute

CK Group are recruiting for a Financial Planning Analyst to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry in Basingstoke on a contract basis for 6 months.

Salary:
14.68-19.57 per hour PAYE.

Financial Planning Analyst Role:

• Build & maintain Power BI dashboards &automated reporting tools to provide visibility into financial performance, operational KPIs, & business drivers.
• Develop & deliver insightful monthly reporting packs, ensuring consistency & accuracy across actuals, forecasts, & plans.
• Contribute to planning & budgeting cycles by providing reporting support & analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process standardisation & drive initiatives to improve the efficiency & accuracy of financial reporting.

Your Background :

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in Power BI development.
• Proficient in Excel and Power Query; knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail.

Company:
Our client is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. They focus on finding answers for some of the world's most urgent medical needs.

Location:
This role is hybrid, working 3 days a week on site in Basingstoke.

Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Financial Planning Analyst please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only).
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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