Head of Management Accounts - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - 35688 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Head of Management Accounts

Date

Thursday, March 12, 2026

City

Remote

Country

United Kingdom

Working time

Full-time

Closing Date

18-Mar-2026

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation delivering health and employment services to millions of people every year. In the UK, our 5,000 colleagues provide life‑changing support through assessments, health programmes, employability services and specialist interventions. We do work that matters — with people who care.

We’re now looking for an experienced Head of Management Accounts to lead our Management Accounts team (c. 14 FTE) within the UK Controllership function taking ownership for record to report and management account functions. This senior role reports to the UK Financial Controller and is accountable for the monthly financial reporting across all Maximus UK entities and plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the finance function.

As a strategic leader, you will drive process standardisation, data quality improvements, and the adoption of technology to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency. You’ll foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture across multiple business areas, bringing strong leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

This is a hybrid role, with around 1 day per week on-site in Leicester, plus travel to other UK locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Management Accounts function, overseeing the full month‑end close to deliver accurate, timely reporting
Produce performance and variance analysis, offering strategic insights to support data‑driven decision‑making
Manage the consolidation of the UK P&L for management reporting
Oversee balance sheet reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOX and internal controls
Design, enhance and standardise processes, driving efficiency through automation and continuous improvement
Line manage and mentor three Senior Management Accountants and coordinate the wider management accounts team
Support annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting cycles
Support statutory year‑end audits, internal controls and SOX activities.

Key Relationships

Internal:

Senior Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners

UK Financial Controller

Financial Accounting & Tax Manager

Transactional Finance Team Manager

External:

Statutory Auditors

Suppliers

Banking Provider.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with extensive experience leading a management accounts team
Proven leadership capability, with experience guiding teams through organisational change
Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with Power Platform tools (including M code and Power BI)
Excellent ERP knowledge
Previous US GAAP and SOX experience, including ASC 606

Desirable:

Experience in public sector or outsourced business services
Familiarity with SAP ByDesign
Experience working within a matrix organisation.

Core Competencies

Leadership: Able to inspire, motivate and support teams through change
Organised: Strong adherence to deadlines and priorities
Analytical: Attention to detail with strong problem‑solving skills
Continuous improvement mindset: Proactive and adaptable to evolving environments
Tech & data‑driven: Comfortable leveraging data and ERP systems
Communication: Clear and confident written and verbal communication.

Travel Requirements

Travel to UK locations should be expected.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know 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. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

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