Commercial Accountant

Recruiter
Robert Walters
Location
England, Greater Manchester, Wigan
Salary
£30000 - £35000 per annum + pension, staff discount & 2 days holiday
Posted
27 Apr 2017
Closes
03 May 2017


This rapidly growing organisation based in Wigan are looking to recruit an ambitious and commercially minded Management Accountant who is looking for a move into a Commercial Finance Business Partner role.

Working in a role that will constantly change and evolve over time, reporting to an FP&A Manager who is committed to developing you long term, your core duties will include:
  • Flash, budget, forecast, modelling & reporting
  • Work with the Financial & Operational managers to produce annual financial budgets, regular forecasting and scenario planning
  • Work with the Commercial Finance team, managing the weekly reporting process from operational teams
  • Regular budget review and re-forecasts
  • Develop and measure business relevant KPIs
  • Perform trend and variance analysis on flash, budget, actual and forecast results, preparing explanations and identifying areas for profitability enhancement
  • Month end duties, including identifying month end adjustments & providing feedback into flash report
  • Ad hoc assistance to the management accounting team
  • Production of bench-marking reports comparing performance, highlighting and investigating operational performance issues
  • Ad hoc modelling projects to support business case propositions or change management projects, to ensure the business is making accurate and informed decisions


Key requirements:
  • Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
  • Advanced excel skills are absolutely essential
  • Previous experience in a commercially focused Commercial Accountant, Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner role
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to manipulate data
  • Ability to build relationships with all levels of the operational team including General Managers
  • Concise and clear presentation style in order to present financial data, especially to operational management
  • Able to cope effectively with large amounts of fast-paced change


This is an excellent Commercial Accountant opportunity for anyone looking to move into a Commercial Accountant role within a business that is going through structural change & growth. Working under a qualified FP&A Manager who is supportive and progressive, this is perfect for any Newly Qualified Accountant eager to move into a commercially focused role.

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