Commercial Accountant

We Are Zenith; Washington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Zenith is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join a fast-paced environment. You will develop detailed cost models, support commercial decision‑making, and provide financial analysis to support business growth and profitability.

This role focuses on new business quotations, profitability analysis, KPI reporting, and cost management activities across the product lifecycle. Collaboration with European and Group functions is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in cost modelling and month-end processes.
• Manufacturing sector experience is desirable.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost models for new business quotations.
• Provide profitability analysis to support ongoing activities and RFQs.
• Monitor product profitability across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with European and Group functions across the business.
• Manage intercompany transfer pricing per global guidelines.
• Create studies on product specs, design changes, and milestones.
• Produce management information for commercial and strategic decisions.
• Deliver monthly KPI reporting and variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Complete ad hoc reporting for Group stakeholders.
• Analyse current and forecast financial information, explain variances and actions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Numerical proficiency

Stakeholder management

Collaborative working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Client is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join a fast-paced and challenging environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop detailed cost models, support commercial decision-making, and provide financial analysis to support business growth and profitability.

This role requires a highly analytical individual who can work accurately to tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will play a key role in new business quotations, profitability analysis, KPI reporting, and cost management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost models for new business quotations.
• Provide profitability analysis to support ongoing business activities and RFQs.
• Monitor product profitability from development through to the full product lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with European and Group functions across the business.
• Manage intercompany transfer pricing in accordance with global cost management guidelines.
• Create, maintain, and report on studies relating to product specification changes, design modifications, and project milestones.
• Produce management information to support commercial and strategic decision‑making.
• Prepare and deliver monthly KPI reporting and variance analysis.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Complete ad hoc reporting requirements for Group stakeholders.
• Analyse current and forecast financial information, explaining variances and recommending actions.

About You

• Degree qualified in Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in product costing and familiarity with financial month‑end processes.
• Manufacturing sector experience is desirable.
• Experience working within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent commercial awareness.
• Ability to work collaboratively whilst also using your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and ownership.