Commercial Accountant

Eden Scott; Alloa; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment pension with employer contribution

Private Healthcare

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Team Bonus Scheme

Ongoing personal skills growth and training opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join a client in Alloa. The role focuses on financial planning and analysis, working with key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates are qualified finance professionals with strong communication skills and experience in budgeting and forecasting. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience working in Commercial Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial planning & analysis, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with managers to manage budgets effectively.
• Provide insights for new business ventures.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting tools

Vendor management

Education

Qualified finance professional

Tools

SAGE Intaact

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Recruitment Advisor specialising in Accounting, Finance and Commercial placements

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Accountant to join our client based in Alloa. This role will work closely with key stakeholders across the business, playing a vital role in financial planning and analysis while supporting strategic decision-making. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and dynamic organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive financial planning & analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and financial modelling.
• Collaborate with operational and development managers to oversee and manage budgets effectively.
• Provide commercial insight and support for new business ventures, including hydrogen and electric vehicle (EV) projects.
• Build strong relationships with budget holders and business leaders.
• Offer financial and commercial analysis to support business decisions and process improvements.
• Assist in financial modelling for new projects, acquisitions, and existing sites.
• Support corporate activities such as acquisitions, restructuring, and legal entity setup.
• Assist in vendor contract management, including tendering exercises and due diligence.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with a strong commercial mindset. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with non-financial stakeholders to provide valuable financial insights.

• Proven experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience working in Commercial Accounting, partnering with business leaders and budget holders.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, cash flow analysis, and KPIs.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate large datasets and create financial models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in financial reporting tools and business partnering.
• Exposure to project management environments.
• Familiarity with financial management software such as SAGE Intaact.
• Experience in procurement, tendering processes, and vendor management.
• Pension: Auto-enrolment with employer contribution (3%).
• Private Healthcare: Including optional coverage for partners/family (subject to tax).
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Team Bonus Scheme.
• Career Development: Ongoing personal skills growth and training opportunities.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to make an impact in a growing organisation. If you have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply today!

Our experienced consultant will ring you for a confidential conversation, Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for the placement of permanent staff and acts as an employer for the delivery of temporary and interim solutions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, and Energy Technology

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