Head of Management Accounts£80,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Hybrid WorkingEast Midlands
Macildowie are actively recruiting for a Head of Management Accounts to join a large, fast-paced and evolving organisation during a significant period of finance transformation and team development.
This is a high-profile leadership role within a sizeable finance function, offering the opportunity to shape and develop a newly strengthened management accounts team within a commercially driven environment.
The business has invested heavily into building a best-in-class finance structure over the last 12 months and is now looking to appoint an experienced finance leader who can bring stability, leadership and commercial oversight to the function.
The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of the management accounts function, leading a team of qualified finance professionals and driving improvements across reporting, controls and stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing the management accounts team
Driving month-end reporting and financial control processes
Supporting ongoing finance transformation initiatives
Improving reporting accuracy and balance sheet integrity
Partnering with senior operational stakeholders across the business
Reviewing and enhancing existing processes and controls
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow oversight
Mentoring and developing high-performing finance talent
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven leadership experience within a complex, fast-moving environment.
You will ideally bring:
Previous experience leading a management accounts or financial control function
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience operating within a large or multi-site organisation
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
The ability to balance technical finance with commercial decision making
Experience developing teams and improving finance processes
This role would particularly suit someone currently operating as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager looking for a broader leadership opportunity.
Additional Information
Hybrid working (2-3 days office based)
Strong progression potential
High visibility role within the finance leadership structure
Supportive but commercially focused environment
Excellent opportunity to shape a growing finance team
Please get in touch with Luke Bull at Macildowie for further information regarding the opportunity and recruitment process.