Commercial Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Upper Langwith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a finance professional to join their dynamic team at the Shirebrook HQ. This role provides a unique opportunity to work directly with the Head of Forecasting & Reporting, managing financial figures across various departments. You will be responsible for overseeing daily financial operations, collaborating with management accounts, and supporting the integration of new subsidiaries. This position promises growth within a global business and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including recognition programs and opportunities for personal development. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Monthly peer-nominated recognition

Bonuses for achieving share price targets

Celebratory events with brand villages

Quarterly sessions with the CEO

Opportunities to understand frontline operations

Programs for physical and mental wellbeing

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel for complex data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Owning overhead costs and producing departmental reports.
• Building relationships with commercial departments as a business partner.
• Presenting monthly finance reports to line managers.

Skills

MS Excel

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Budgeting and Forecasting

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualification

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Position Overview

This role is based 5 days a week at our Shirebrook HQ. It offers a fantastic opportunity to work directly for the UK Head of Forecasting & Reporting. This department manages all financial figures for entities operating from Head Office, including management accounts, statutory accounts, and budgeting/forecasting.

The role has become available due to recent growth, acquisitions, and a need for process improvements. You will oversee the daily financial responsibilities of all departments you own, potentially involving future acquisitions and integrations.

You will collaborate within the management accounts process, provide training to the team, and be responsible for the financial figures of your departments, supporting query resolution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Owning overhead costs for specific departments, including monthly prepayments and accruals
2. Producing departmental reports for financial planning and variance analysis
3. Building relationships with commercial departments as a business partner
4. Calculating and owning figures for quarterly budgets and forecasts
5. Presenting monthly finance reports to line managers and senior finance
6. Managing financials of an entity within Frasers Group, including management accounts, balance sheets, and statutory audits
7. Supporting group and statutory audits
8. Assisting with integration of new subsidiaries

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient in MS Excel for complex data analysis
• Strong stakeholder management and challenging skills
• Aspiring to grow within a global business

Additional Information

We offer a benefits package and various employee perks:

Reward, Recognition, and Opportunities

Frasers Champion: Monthly peer-nominated recognition with rewards.

Fearless: Achieving a share price of £10 for 30+ days triggers bonuses for all employees, with top performers receiving substantial bonuses.

Frasers Festival: Celebratory event with brand villages, guest speakers, entertainment, and activities.

CEO Sessions: Quarterly sessions with the CEO and leadership for selected employees.

Retail Reconnect: Opportunities to spend time in stores or warehouses to understand frontline operations.

Employee Welfare: Programs like Frasers Fit for physical and mental wellbeing, and support from Retail Trust.

Next Steps

Applications will be reviewed with responses sent to all candidates. Shortlisted candidates may undergo initial behavioral interviews, followed by technical interviews and possible assessments to demonstrate skills in action.