Management Accountant

About the Role

Our client seeks a dynamic and analytical Management Accountant to join their finance department in Milton Keynes . This role focuses on providing crucial financial insights to support strategic decision-making, business planning, and performance management. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, playing a key role in driving business performance and profitability. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote work flexibility with collaborative office-based sessions, contributing to a culture of financial acumen and business partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis of variances against budget and forecast.
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads.
• Create financial models and forecasts to support strategic business initiatives and investment decisions.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Prepare insightful reports for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial risks.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required by the finance leadership team.

Requirements

• ACMA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification, or actively studying towards one.
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar financial analysis role.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial modelling software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility between home and office.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous holiday entitlement and company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development within the finance team.