Exclusive Management Accountant / Data Analyst Near Leicester City Centre - Full office based Salary up to £45,000 Study support Free on - site parking Opportunity to develop and progress Must have experience using Power BI We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant / Data Analyst to join a growing and successful business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytical and commercially minded individual who enjoys working with financial data, identifying trends and providing valuable insights to support business decisions. The successful candidate will play a key role in management reporting, cost accounting, financial analysis and driving improvements across the finance function. The Role - Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations. - Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement. - Take responsibility for cost accounting, including standard costing, cost allocation and variance analysis. - Monitor and analyse material, labour and overhead costs, providing insight into financial performance. - Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes. - Produce detailed financial reports, dashboards and KPI analysis to support business decisions. - Investigate cost variances, identifying key drivers and recommending improvements. - Work closely with operational teams to understand business performance and provide financial insight. - Analyse profitability, margins and pricing to support commercial decision-making. - Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy and financial controls. - Support the development of reporting tools and systems to improve efficiency and data visibility. The ideal candidate will have the following: - Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Cost Accountant, Finance Analyst or similar role. - Actively studying ACCA or CIMA - Good understanding of management accounts, cost accounting and variance analysis. - Essential: Working knowledge and understand of Power BI - Doesn't need to be an expert but some working experience and understanding of Power BI. - Good Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets. - Experience with standard costing, inventory analysis and overhead allocation desirable. - Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. - Strong attention to detail with a proactive and problem-solving approach. - Confident communicator, comfortable working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders