Are you a dedicated and ambitious finance professional seeking the next stage in your career? Are you ready to play a pivotal role supporting a growing Group of Colleges that is committed to community transformation through education This is a unique chance to be part designing and creating our new Finance Department at a well-respected institution that is shaping the future of education in a rapidly changing landscape. We are seeking an Head of Management Accountant (Business Partnering) to join our college management team. At our newly rebranded South Essex College Group and recently implemented new leadership team. Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Services, the Head of Management Accountant will be responsible for the day to day management of the business partnering function. Providing support to the group which complies with financial, audit and procurement regulations. You will demonstrate previous experience of financial reporting in an FE organisation (or similar) of significant scale and complexity. The successful applicant will hold a relevant professional qualification in accountancy (eg CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICA). We are seeking an experienced Senior financial professional with proven management of a varied corporate service function. The successful candidate will possess: • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role is essential (FE experience not essential • Experience of financial reporting i.e. monthly management accounts & statutory financial statements • Experience of cash flow management • Experience of managing a payroll department • Proven experience of developing and administering appropriate financial systems • Previous experience of budget setting and three year financial planning at organisation and department level • Strong business partnering skills Benefits: • 30 days leave • Local Government Pension • Discounted on site Hair and Beauty facilities • Free Eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU users • Enhanced sick pay and family (subject to policy terms) • Free breakfast on campus (Term time only) • Free On-site parking (subject to space/permits • Wellbeing and health support • Cycle to work scheme • Flu Jabs Under the Health & Safety etc. at Work Act 1974 it is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety at work and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. The College is committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.