Management Accountant

What we Offer:
* 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
* The option to buy, sell, or carry over annual leave is reviewed each year and offered when possible
* Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF
* Civil Service pension
* Civil Service maternity leave package
* PAM employee assistance programme
* Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
* Car Leasing Scheme
* Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network
* Learning and development tailored to your role.
* An environment with flexible working options
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
Additional Information:
Positive Action
Positive action as detailed in the Equality Act 2010, allows us to use measures designed to help improve equality in the workplace, and create a level playing field for all, whilst still employing everyone based on merit. Our workforce profile data shows that people who identify as black, Asian and minority ethnic are under-represented at the IOPC.
For this role – should we have a situation where multiple candidates have achieved the highest score and one identifies as black, Asian or minority ethnic, by using positive action, we can select that candidate for the role, therefore improving this area of under-representation at the IOPC. We will only use positive action in this way where the highest scoring candidates have all scored equally, at the final assessment stage, and above our required threshold.
Job Introduction
We are seeking a talented Management Accountant to join our respected and inclusive Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to upholding our core values and delivering a high quality management accounting service across the IOPC.
In this role, you will play a leading role in providing expertise that helps inform strategic decision-making and enables the organisation to achieve its objectives.
You will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and meaningful financial information, supporting the continuous development and transformation of our services as we investigate the most serious complaints and conduct matters involving the police.
In return, we offer a varied and rewarding role within a supportive and inclusive environment, where your expertise will be valued, your development encouraged, and your contribution will make a real difference.
Main Responsibilities
* Management accounting and reporting including budgeting and forecasting.
* Review and interpret data to ensure accuracy of reporting and provide insight into the numbers.
* Assist the business in developing realistic forecasts that consider financial risks and opportunities.
* Engage with Finance Business Partners and other stakeholders to share information and add value to financial reporting.
* Track the delivery of agreed investment and efficiency plans and other performance targets.
Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Experience
* Demonstrable experience of management accounting including budgeting and forecasting
* Demonstrable experience of producing and presenting reports to non-financial managers
* Experience of analysing and accurately interpreting data from various sources to support decisions, demonstrating attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Understanding of an effective financial control environment.
* Experience of working independently, managing a busy workload to deliver deadlines and priorities.
* Experience of effectively communicating complex financial information and decisions to a range of stakeholders.
Essential Technical
* Current membership of one of the UK accounting bodies (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA or ICAEW) and either fully qualified, or part qualified in final year of studies with a commitment to complete the qualification.
* High level of IT literacy, particularly MS Excel.
Skills and Abilities
* Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work at pace.
* Ability to analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decisions, demonstrating attention to detail and problem-solving.
* Excellent communicator, with the ability to explain complex financial issues clearly and concisely.
The role requires clearance to _BPSS_
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About The Company
Be yourself:
The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.
* Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicating to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace. Please refer to our Reasonable Adjustment guidance document linked to this job advert on how to access Reasonable Adjustments with us.
* Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.