Senior Management Accountant, Finance, Accounting,

1 week ago

Coventry, United Kingdom Coventry University Full time

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

This position is based in Coventry University Corporate Services, a sister company of Coventry University

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Control, this role will oversee and manage the core financial cycle of the business. The main focus of the role will be on transformational change and continuous improvement in processes, systems and controls, to support the delivery of the group financial records, plans and reporting.

Lead the full financial cycle to meet Group planning, management, and reporting needs.
Oversee year-end close and support production of annual financial statements and audit.
Manage delivery of management accounts and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and insightful commentary.
Develop innovative financial models, tools, and systems to enhance Finance operations.
Lead a team to produce timely, high-quality financial reports and management information.
Maintain and control the Group’s chart of accounts and coding structures for data integrity.
Strengthen financial controls and streamline processes to improve efficiency and quality.
Drive improvements in reporting through enhanced finance system data capabilities.
Promote Finance visibility via well-maintained website and intranet content.

You will be qualified with a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or
You will have experience in accounting and a good working knowledge of both management accounting and financial accounting. You will have experience in cost management and capital development, along with project accounting experience in relation to funded, non-funded and commercial project. Experience of working in accounting in a higher education sector would be advantageous.

You will have strong stakeholder management skills at all levels both internally and externally. You will also have experience of delivering a business information provision at a senior management level.

You will have the ability to work on your own initiative in a proactive manner and have the ability to work with minimum supervision with the ability to prioritise and make decisions based on clear criteria.

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
~ Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
~30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
~ New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
~ Life Assurance 4 x Salary
~ CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
~ New Electric Car Scheme
~ Cycle To work scheme


As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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