Robert Walters
Head of Management Accounting

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Robert Walters - Head of Management Accounting - Permanent - Hybrid - Birmingham - £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced Head of Management Accounting to lead their finance team and drive financial performance across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to oversee the management accounting function, deliver insightful reporting, support strategic decision-making, and play a key role in shaping the organisation's financial future within a collaborative and flexible working environment.
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- Lead and develop the Management Accounting team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
- Oversee the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
- Drive improvements in financial reporting, controls, and management information.
- Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital performance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiencies within the finance function.
- Act as a key contributor to finance transformation and change projects.


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Key Essentials of the Head of Management Accounting:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
- Proven experience leading a Management Accounting or Finance team.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities.
At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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