Management Accountant - Projects - (8855)

Manchester Metropolitan University is looking for a Management Accountant to join the Business Planning and Reporting team within Finance and Procurement.  This is an exciting opportunity to take on a varied role, working with the wider business to deliver quality financial information linked to project activity.  Joining at a time of change, with the implementation of our new finance system, Oracle, the holder of this newly created role will work closely with the Head of Finance – Projects.  They will help shape processes and uncover opportunities delivered by the system.

In this role you will:

• Work as part of a team to deliver robust financial information around project activity, most notably Research and Innovation grants.
• Develop a deep understanding of Oracle, our financial system and contribute to the continuous improvement of project accounting processes, systems, and controls, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Be involved in both management and financial accounting, with the role covering both budgeting and forecasting for research, and determining the revenue recognition requirements for grants.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business and support with coaching and mentorship of junior team members to help deliver an effective service, and support progression within the directorate.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have proven technical and management accounting ability
• Have strong communication skills, flexing them to both influence the behaviour of senior stakeholders but also encourage and train future accountants.
• Have experience with project accounting in a large, complex environment.
• Proactively seek to work both independently and collaboratively to solve problems and improve standards across the team.

About the team:

Business Planning and Reporting Services supports the University in a series of increasingly dynamic, demanding and competitive environments. Alongside delivering budgeting, forecasting and reporting our work sees us involved in a growing number of partnerships and communities across the city but also nationally and internationally. Our financial professionals play a key role in helping shape our strategic direction, making a key contribution to the long-term financial sustainability of a great global university.

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages, detailing your suitability for the role, via our application portal.

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Lara Drake (Head of Finance – Projects) at: L.Drake@mmu.ac.uk

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.     

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.     

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.     

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.