Commercial Accountant

Reed; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a commercially focused Commercial Accountant to join its finance team across multiple sites. You will report to the Financial Controller and provide financial insight to drive business performance.

You will partner with operations, lead budgeting and forecasting, and deliver actionable profitability analysis to influence strategic decisions. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to add value through commercial finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA certification.
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Commercially minded with ability to influence decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills including modelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and commercial performance reports.
• Partner with department managers and senior stakeholders to support informed business decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes across multiple business units.
• Provide detailed variance analysis, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver profitability analysis and support margin improvement initiatives.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and supporting commercial analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to aid strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Support business case preparation for new projects, contracts, and operational improvements.
• Assist with month-end reporting and performance reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and business insight.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting for senior management and directors.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Accountant

About the Role

A well-established multi-site organisation is seeking a commercially focused Commercial Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering financial insight, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving business performance across multiple operating entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys partnering with operational stakeholders, analysing financial performance, and providing meaningful commercial recommendations that influence business outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, helping to improve profitability, support growth initiatives, and enhance financial reporting and planning processes.

What you'll be doing

• Produce monthly management accounts and commercial performance reports.
• Partner with department managers and senior stakeholders to support informed business decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes across multiple business units.
• Provide detailed variance analysis, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver profitability analysis and support margin improvement initiatives.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and supporting commercial analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to aid strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Support business case preparation for new projects, contracts, and operational improvements.
• Assist with month-end reporting and performance reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and business insight.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting for senior management and directors.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Commercially minded with the ability to interpret financial data and influence decision-making.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach.
• Previous business partnering or commercial finance experience.
• Experience undertaking profitability, cost, and performance analysis.

What's on Offer

• Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Broad commercial remit with opportunities to influence business performance.
• Varied and challenging role offering excellent career development.
• Stable and growing organisation with a collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to add genuine value through commercial insight and financial leadership