Commercial Accountant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile UK organisation in Bradford is seeking a Commercial Accountant to provide financial insights and support strategic decisions. This role involves collaboration with commercial and finance teams, leading on forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. Candidates should possess ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and strong analytical abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, contributes to business performance, and is part of a collaborative team focused on innovation and improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a strong track record in commercial finance.
• Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills and experience in Power BI.
• Commercially astute with the ability to challenge and influence decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and implementing change where needed.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted partner to the Commercial team and senior stakeholders.
• Supporting new business tenders and coordinating briefs across Finance and Commercial.
• Leading on forecasting and reporting, including budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Preparing and presenting periodic performance reviews and financial packs.
• Analysing promotional performance and ROI, advising on commercial activity.
• Developing financial models and reporting tools, including advanced use of Power BI.
• Driving process improvements and supporting procurement and value engineering projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel (advanced)

Power BI

Commercial decision-making

Communication skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Marks Sattin is delighted to be working with a high-profile UK organisation to recruit a Commercial Accountant for their Bradford office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking business and play a key role in driving commercial performance and strategic decision-making.

About the Role

As Commercial Accountant, you'll work closely with the Commercial and Finance teams, providing insight and challenge to optimise decision-making. This is a highly commercial role, combining financial analysis with strategic input to support both short-term performance and long-term growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a trusted partner to the Commercial team and senior stakeholders, building strong relationships and influencing decisions.
• Supporting new business tenders and coordinating briefs across Finance and Commercial.
• Leading on forecasting and reporting, including budgets, quarterly forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Preparing and presenting periodic performance reviews and financial packs.
• Analysing promotional performance and ROI, advising on commercial activity.
• Developing financial models and reporting tools, including advanced use of Power BI.
• Driving process improvements and supporting procurement and value engineering projects.

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a strong track record in commercial finance.
• Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills and experience in Power BI.
• Commercially astute with the ability to challenge and influence decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and implementing change where needed.

Why Apply?

• Join a high-profile organisation with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a commercially focused role with real influence on business performance.
• Be part of a collaborative, dynamic team that values innovation and improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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