Commercial Management Accountant

A qualified accountant is needed to look after all of the commercial operations of the organisation.


Your new company

My client has been described as "unquestionably the finest university museum in the world" by The Times. The Museum is a part of the Oxford University Museums Group and houses the University's collections of art and archaeology together with objects and works owned by other private individuals and bodies and loaned to it. The collections themselves are of world significance. They range from archaeology to the fine and decorative arts of Europe and Asia and from coins to casts of classical sculpture. These are used for teaching and research purposes both within the University and in the worldwide academic and research communities. Above all, it is a great public Museum, open to all without charge.


Your new role

The post holder will be part of the Finance team, taking special responsibility for all accounting within the commercial operations of the museum, and providing support for other members of the team as and when required. This post will also be responsible for delivering a step-change in the delivery of regular financial reporting for all areas of the museum - leading on improving the quality, accuracy and timeliness of key management information to better support decision-making.

The post holder will work closely with the Head of Finance, the Commercial Director, management accountant, finance analyst and cost centre managers of the various departments within the museum including all the stakeholders of the GLAM commercial review ensuring they understand their informational needs in order to drive better quality reporting and decision making. This role also oversees correct ordering, purchasing and accounting procedures and reconciliations to the stock system. They will play a key role in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, planning and variance analysis. They will have the commercial acumen to draw insights and options from the financial data to the benefit of the bottom line.

The role will also work closely with all the Trading and Exhibition teams of the museum and comes at a time of continued development within the Museum's history. The Finance Department is involved in all aspects of Museum life to varying degrees, which makes this a very interesting post.


What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working in an accounting environment, evidenced by a relevant CCAB/CIMA/ACCA accountancy qualification

• Strong understanding of financial IT systems, including experience of using such systems, ideally Oracle Financials, Power BI and advanced Excel and reporting development experience.
• Experience of working within a commercial environment preferably retail
• Skills and experience in developing and reporting of Key Performance Indicators, KPI's that match business needs
• Experience of interpreting financial policies
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with cost centre managers and other key stakeholders.
• Methodical, paying close attention to detail at all points.
• Evidence of working as part of a team to achieve a collective goal and examples of demonstrating a good customer service focus and ethos
• Good time management skills and the ability to work to set deadlines.
• Willingness to take ownership of and responsibility for discrete areas of activity.
• A flexible, 'can do' attitude and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills combined with the ability to generate practical and effective solutions.
• Experience of supervising staff members

Desirable selection criteria

• Previous experience of working in a cultural/heritage environment
• An understanding or experience of the University's Oracle financial system is desirable.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Attractive salary and very generous pension contributions
Genuine career progression opportunities

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