Head of Management Accounts

Maximus

Leicester, United Kingdom
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Qualified accountant aca cima acca
Leadership of management accounts team
Advanced excel and power platform skills
** Maximus is seeking a Head of Management Accounts to lead its Management Accounts team in Leicester, UK, driving financial reporting and process improvements. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and experience in management accounting, particularly in a public sector or outsourced services context. **

Job Summary

  • This senior role reports to the UK Financial Controller and is accountable for monthly financial reporting across all Maximus UK entities.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 14 FTEs, driving process standardization and technology adoption to enhance reporting accuracy.
  • Maximus offers a hybrid working model with one day per week on-site in Leicester and travel to other UK locations as required.

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** Maximus is seeking a Head of Management Accounts to lead its Management Accounts team in Leicester, UK, driving financial reporting and process improvements. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and experience in management accounting, particularly in a public sector or outsourced services context. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified Accountant ACA CIMA ACCA
  • Leadership of management accounts team
  • Advanced Excel and Power Platform skills
  • US GAAP and SOX experience ASC 606
  • Strong ERP knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Public sector or outsourced business services experience
  • SAP ByDesign familiarity
  • Matrix organization experience
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strategic data-driven decision making

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
  • Extensive experience leading management accounts team
  • Proven leadership capability through organizational change
  • Previous US GAAP and SOX experience
  • Strong proficiency with Power Platform tools

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