Management Accountant – Preston (Hybrid) £42,000 to £49,000 Benefits Our client is a large and highly recognisable name based in Preston and we are seeking to recruit to a newly created Management Accounting role. The role will be highly analytical and will join the financial planning and analysis team to assist with the production and analysis of the income budget and forecasts. Working with internal colleagues you will accurately provide the analysis and commentary to provide the financial information to support informed decision making. The role will : Produce the annual and quarterly forecasts Provide accurate reporting packs including clear and accurate variance analysis Deliver income budgets and forecasts Develop budget and forecast Excel models Create and develop reporting outputs and flash forecast analysis Deliver multi-year modelling, the medium-term financial plan and accompanying analysis Ideally you will be qualified AAT and actively working towards a fully recognised accountancy qualification – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA. It is essential you have strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to use complex spreadsheets and database tools to analyse financial data. You will have a strong attention to detail, be a team player and be able to build strong working relationships with both financial and non-financial colleagues. Experience of Power BI would be an advantage. In return you will receive : Generous pension Generous holidays Flexible working Hybrid working – 3 in the office / 2 from home Discount schemes across a number of retailers