Management Accountant
I am proud to be once again partnering with an excellent organisation based in the Preston area. This is a newly created role, introduced to strengthen costing, modelling and analytical capability — offering an exciting opportunity to add real value and grow your career long term.
This role will suit a Management Accountant with strong Excel modelling skills and a passion for analysing cost drivers, building robust models, and turning data into insight for senior decision-makers.
The Opportunity
You will lead the development of a new costing model, using advanced Excel to accurately allocate costs and resources, support strategic decisions, and improve financial understanding across the organisation. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a visible role within a growing FP&A function.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build and develop complex Excel-based costing models
Analyse cost drivers and model financial impacts of key assumptions
Produce clear, insightful analysis highlighting risks and opportunities
Support business cases, forecasts and budget cycles
Present financial insights to senior non-finance stakeholders
Contribute to wider FP&A and management accounting activity during peak periods
Continuously improve processes, documentation and controls
Skills & Experience Required
Strong experience building costing or financial models in Excel
Advanced spreadsheet and analytical skills
Background in management accounting, forecasting and analysis
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insight
Experience supporting business cases and decision-making
AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) and studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA / CIPFA)
What’s on Offer
Salary £42,000 – £48,500
Permanent position with long-term career progression
Hybrid working – 3 days on site in Preston
Flexible start and finish times
Generous annual leave
Strong pension scheme
Newly created role with genuine scope to shape, influence and add value
Shortlisting and interviews will be held in January 2026.

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