Head of Management Accounts

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic leader to oversee the Management Accounts function, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely reporting that drives data-driven decision-making across the organization. In this role, you will manage the consolidation of the UK P&L, oversee balance sheet reporting, and ensure strict compliance with SOX and internal controls. Beyond technical execution, you will be responsible for designing and enhancing processes to drive efficiency through automation and continuous improvement.

You will serve as a key partner to Senior Management Accountants, Finance Business Partners, and the UK Financial Controller, while also coordinating with the wider management accounts team. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding the team through organizational change and supporting critical cycles such as annual and quarterly budgeting, forecasting, and statutory year-end audits.

About the Team

You will be joining a dynamic finance environment where collaboration is key. Your daily interactions will span internal stakeholders, including the Financial Accounting & Tax Manager and the Transactional Finance Team Manager, as well as external partners like statutory auditors, suppliers, and banking providers. This role requires a strong ability to navigate a matrix organization and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Hiring Process

Candidates are expected to be prepared for travel to UK locations as part of the role's requirements. The recruitment process will evaluate your technical proficiency in ERP systems, Power Platform tools, and your ability to lead teams through change.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We recognize that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application, you will find a question asking if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.