Commercial Accountant

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading firm in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Accountant to support day-to-day financial management and provide commercial insights. Responsibilities include leading data analytics, preparing management accounts, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate is ACA qualified and possesses advanced Excel skills. This role offers a competitive salary along with benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Flexible working arrangement

Qualifications

• 1st time mover from Practice preferred.
• Strong analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead data and analytics insights for Finance.
• Prepare month-end management accounts and reporting.
• Support forecasting process and manage cash flow.

Skills

Advanced use of Microsoft Excel

Intermediate to advanced data & analytics skills

Intermediate to advanced experience of Microsoft Powerpoint/Word

Exposure/ partnering with stakeholders

Education

ACA qualified or equivalent

Job description

As Commercial Accountant your role will be split between supporting the day-to-day financial management of the Group, alongside supporting the business's decision-making process through commercial insight and ad-hoc business partnering projects.

Client Details

My client are a market leading manufacturing, distribution and retail business who have experienced significant growth over recent years. Following their most recent round of investment they are planning on further global expansion whilst maintaining their excellent culture.

Description

· Lead data and analytics insights for Finance, building and developing on both existing and new reporting

· Lead commercial analysis on areas including sales, gross margin, promotional spend, pricing, variable costs and other ad-hoc projects

· Business partnering with cross functional teams, taking ownership of driving actions identified from commercial analysis

· Preparation of month-end management accounts for holding companies, consolidated accounts and regional accounts

· Preparation of the monthly Board pack including commentary on financial performance

· Preparation of reporting to external stakeholders (PE investors and Lenders)

· Support management of cash flow through preparation of 13 week cash flow forecast

· Support forecasting process, including ownership of the financial models and cost forecasting support

· Preparation of statutory accounts

· Lead and manage external audit process and global tax compliance, including preparation of information for external advisors

· Responsibility for ad-hoc finance projects

Profile

• ACA qualified or equivalent - this role would be really suitable for a 1st time mover from Practice
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate to advanced data & analytics skills (e.g. Power Query/Bi, Tableau, Alteryx)
• Intermediate to advanced experience of Microsoft Powerpoint/Word
• Exposure/ partnering with stakeholders (internal and external)

Job Offer

A competitive salary as well as a large suite of benefits including a bonus and flexible working arrangement (2 days a week in the office).