Management Accountant - Systems Support

Butler Rose is delighted to be working alongside our public sector client based in Milton Keynes in their search for a Management Accountant - Systems Support to join their Finance Business Services team. This is a contract role until 31st December, and will pay up to £29.76 per hour PAYE.

This role forms part of the Finance Business Services (FBS) team, providing systems support for the Universitys budgeting, forecasting, and reporting platforms-primarily SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation), including Staff Cost Forecasting (SCF) and Forecasting and Budget modules.

Responsible for the day-to-day administration of BPC systems, ensuring data integrity, user support, and process efficiency. Collaboration with Finance, IT, and other departments is essential to deliver accurate reporting tools and support key financial activities.

Key Responsibilities
Open and close SAP BPC budgeting and forecasting models on a monthly cycle
Update system dimensions and conduct reconciliations to ensure accurate data flow
Maintain and refresh input forms and system dimensions weekly
Manage Business Process Flow (BPF) templates and user access permissions
Create and maintain user-specific reports and input templates
Resolve user queries and escalate to IT support where necessary, tracking through to resolution
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet budgeting and reporting requirements
Provide support to business partners during forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes
Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement
Respond to changing business requirements and adapt system processes accordingly

Candidate Requirements
Essential: Experience with SAP BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation), ideally including SCF and Forecasting modules
Desirable: Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
Background in accounting with strong ability to interpret and communicate financial data
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Collaborative working style with experience across multiple departments
Prior experience supporting financial systems in a complex or large organisation higher education sector experience considered an advantage.

We can offer you a full insight and job description on applying, please dont delay with your application.

Please contact Cerys Kirby Thirlwell for further information

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.