Commercial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Page Personnel Finance
- Location
- Luton, Luton
- Salary
- £32,500
- Posted
- 24 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 19 May 2017
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
My national leading client are looking to recruit a Commercial Accountant, who will report to the Divisional Financial Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision and interpretation of financial and management information to support and inform Senior Management and support in the day to day management of the business. Client Details Excellent National business with links to business services but also the FMCG industry. A company that not only offer stability but also a great springboard for career hungry and driven individuals to progress their career through personal and professional development and investment in this from senior managers. Based in Luton area they require a finalist or part qualified studying Accountant with a large commercial bias to add value on a daily basis through regular business partnering and pushing back to stakeholders when required on financial anlaysis and commercial insight provision Description Commercial Accountant Key Responsibilities: Ensure integrity in the provision and completion of management reportingCompletion of weekly cash forecasts and management of local working Capital i.e. WIP/DebtCompletion of Quarterly rolling forecasts and Annual Plans and Forecasts for business segmentPreparation of monthly finance reports and analysisBalance sheet analysis for key accountsManagement and development of support team including planning and objective setting, recruitment, and retention and performance managementManage the interface between the business segment and relevant Shared Service or local support functions to ensure compliance with all Group, Services and Statutory obligationsProvision of front line support to business segment management including ensuring early warnings of deviation to forecast are provided to local and central managementSupporting new contract tenders and mobilisations, establishing all financial reporting requirements Profile Key Skills and Qualifications: Must be studying towards a professional finance qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA ideally at the final stagesPrevious experience ideally in a similar Commercial Accountant type positionExperience within a position of similar responsibilityFinancial modelling skills (including macros) and a detailed understanding of financial forecasting is essentialAbility to manage pressure and meet strict deadlinesFeel comfortable challenging operational management at all levels Job Offer Great company benefits market leading package Parking and strong travel links