Management Accountant

Search are supporting the recruitment of a Management Accountant to join a growing business in Morayshire. This is a highly visible role that combines management accounting, financial analysis and business partnering, offering the opportunity to work closely with operational leaders and influence decision-making across the organisation. You'll play a key role in delivering insightful financial reporting, supporting budgets and forecasts, and providing analysis that helps drive performance and efficiency. This position would suit a commercially minded accountant who enjoys translating numbers into meaningful business insight. Your responsibilities will include: * Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts * Analysing financial performance, variances and key cost drivers, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations * Producing KPI reports, financial dashboards and trend analysis for management teams * Supporting statutory reporting and wider finance compliance activities * Leading the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and reforecasts * Developing financial models to support planning, scenario analysis and business decisions * Monitoring budget performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs * Conducting profitability, margin and cost analysis across business activities * Partnering with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge * Supporting business cases, project evaluations and investment decisions Skills and experience that will benefit your application: * Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS etc), Part-Qualified or Qualified by Experience Accountant * Previous experience in management accounting or similar role * Demonstrable understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting * Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial models * Experience using accounting and ERP systems * Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders * Commercial mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement What's in it for you: * Salary of £46,000-£52,000, depending on experience * Hybrid working options * Generous leave allowance with option to purchase additional leave * Comprehensive benefits package including private medical, life insurance and enhanced family policies * Ongoing career development and progression opportunities To apply or find out more: Please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age