Management Accountant

About the organisation A well-established healthcare organisation delivering a wide range of clinical and corporate services across the NHS and wider health system. The organisation is entering a period of continued development and financial strengthening and is now seeking a Management Accountant to support robust financial management, reporting and decision-making. This is a key role within the finance team, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to both operational delivery and longer-term financial planning. The role Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, the Management Accountant will be responsible for delivering high-quality management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support effective business decisions. Key responsibilities include: * Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary * Supporting budget setting, forecasting and reforecasting processes * Providing clear financial insight to non-finance stakeholders * Monitoring cost pressures, income streams and performance against plan * Supporting year-end processes and liaison with auditors as required * Assisting with business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling * Ensuring strong financial controls and adherence to governance requirements About you You will be a motivated and commercially aware finance professional with experience in management accounting, ideally within healthcare, NHS-related organisations or other complex service environments. Essential requirements: * Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent experience * Strong experience producing management accounts and financial analysis * Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues * Good Excel and financial systems capability * A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach Desirable: * Experience within NHS, primary care, healthcare or public sector environments * Exposure to contract or service-based income models Why apply? * Opportunity to play a visible role in a growing healthcare organisation * Exposure to senior leadership and real decision-making * Supportive finance team with scope for development