Accountant

WR Engineering; Chichester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Commercial Finance Business Partner to drive financial insights across multiple regions. This pivotal role involves collaborating with commercial teams to enhance business performance through strategic data analysis. You will lead a team of finance partners, ensuring excellence in reporting and supporting growth initiatives. With a focus on innovation and leadership development, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic, supportive environment. If you're passionate about finance and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Great Company Benefits

Collaborative Culture

Leadership Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in commercial finance roles.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer gross margin reporting and commercial analysis.
• Develop scenario planning tools for key decision-making.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

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Group Commercial Finance Business Partner

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for commercial finance and a flair for partnering with fast-paced commercial teams? Do you love turning data into insight that drives business performance? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Group Commercial Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in steering financial insights across the UK, Portugal, and Group operations. You’ll be at the heart of our commercial strategy, working hand-in-hand with the Commercial Director and team to ensure accurate gross margin reporting, support scenario planning for new opportunities, and help shape the future of a fast-growing, international business.

This is a high-impact role that blends analytical expertise with strong interpersonal skills. You'll be leading and mentoring regional finance partners and driving consistency and excellence across our commercial and operations finance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer gross margin reporting and commercial analysis for the UK, Portugal, and group.
• Partner with Commercial teams on pricing, planning, and business growth opportunities.
• Develop scenario planning tools and deliver robust financial insight for key decision-making.
• Oversee the work of UK and Portugal Operations Business Partners
• Support with trade debtor reporting and liaise with the Trade Credit Insurer.
• Drive budget and forecasting processes, including volume/pricing trend analysis and customer profitability.

What You Bring

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a commercial finance role—ideally within FMCG, food, or agriculture
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central (or similar ERP systems)
• Exceptional Excel and analytical skills
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and commercial acumen
• Willingness to travel, including regular trips to Portugal
• Competitive Salary and great company benefits
• Collaborative, supportive culture that values innovation and initiative
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and influence key decisions across international teams

If you're ready to take your finance career to the next level and help shape the future of a business that’s passionate about quality, innovation, and people—apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, and Financial Services

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