Waste Service Analyst

Job Title: Management Accountant - Waste Disposal Team (Hybrid) About the Role We are looking for a qualified and experienced Management Accountant to join the Waste Disposal Team, part of a hosted service supporting both Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Councils. This is a key role in supporting budget management and financial forecasting, working with a budget of approximately £43 million annually (circa £4 million per month). You will be responsible for analysing and interpreting validated financial data, preparing regular management accounting reports, and identifying and escalating financial trends to support strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Budget Holder for the Waste Disposal Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective financial control and accurate forecasting for the department. Key Responsibilities : Interrogate and analyse validated financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and trend identification. Prepare and present regular management accounting reports to the Budget Holder. Monitor and manage a budget of circa £43 million per annual. Identify and escalate financial trends or discrepancies to inform strategic decision-making. Support financial forecasting processes and provide insight into expenditure patterns. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial efficiency across the Waste Disposal Team. Work with monthly budgets around £4 million, reviewing bills and financial records. Qualifications and Experience : Level 4 or above CIMA qualification (or equivalent in Accountancy). Proven background as a Management Accountant, ideally with experience in budget management and financial reporting. Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data. Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders. Experience working in public sector finance is desirable but not essential. What We Offer : Hybrid working model: 2-3 times a month travel to Carlisle, with the remainder of the time working from home. Opportunity to work within a dynamic, imperative team supporting multiple councils. Competitive salary and benefits package. Career development and progression opportunities. How to Apply : If you are a highly skilled and motivated Management Accountant looking to take on an exciting role with real responsibility, we want to hear from you. Apply by contacting lara wilson souter on 0191 211 1382 Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing. TPBN1_UKTJ