Commercial Management Accountant - Financial Services

Magpie Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in London seeks a Commercial Management Accountant to influence key decisions and provide financial insights. The role requires a fully qualified accountant with over 3 years of management accounting experience, proficient in forecasting and senior stakeholder engagement. Competitive salary of £65,000 plus bonuses, alongside benefits including pension scheme, medical cash plan, and more.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Private medical cash plan

Life insurance (3x salary)

Electric car benefit scheme

Free workplace gym

One paid charity day per year

Regular team days out

Qualifications

• 3+ years in management accounting or commercial finance experience.
• Experience in advising and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Background in a revenue-focused business is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership.
• Build and improve financial forecasts for three business units.
• Develop key metrics to drive margin and profitability.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influencing

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Commercial Management Accountant - Financial Services

Location: Hammersmith

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £65,000

Influence key decisions in a high-growth financial services group.

Go beyond month-end with a focus on forecasting and insight.

Work directly with senior leaders and C-suite stakeholders.

Benefit from a clear progression path towards Financial Controller.

Earn a competitive salary plus a 10-20% performance bonus. Company Overview

Our client, a rapidly growing financial services group in London, is looking for a Commercial Management Accountant. This is a chance to join an ambitious team and directly impact business profitability during a period of international expansion.

Position Overview

This role is more than traditional accounting. You will be a key business partner, providing the forecasting and commercial insight that helps leaders make strategic decisions. You will support three distinct business units, helping to drive their financial performance as the company scales globally. This is a business-critical hire for the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership.
• Build and improve financial forecasts for three business units.
• Develop key metrics to drive margin and profitability.
• Partner with P&L owners to influence commercial decisions.
• Strengthen financial controls to support global expansion.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• 3+ years in management accounting or commercial finance.
• Proven experience in financial forecasting.
• Confident in advising and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with Excel and BI tools (e.g., PowerBI).
• Background in a revenue-focused business is essential.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Private medical cash plan.
• Life insurance (3x salary).
• Electric car benefit scheme.
• Free workplace gym.
• One paid charity day per year.
• Regular team days out.

Progression and training provided.

Alongside these benefits, you will join an entrepreneurial team with high standards. You will have the autonomy to make a real impact and gain exposure to C-suite leaders.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified accountant with strong commercial and forecasting skills, we would like to hear from you. To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.