Commercial Accountant

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Remote work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join a remote team supporting international operations. The role centers on profitability analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for commercial stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, extensive experience in commercial accounting, and proficiency in advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial accounting, financial analysis, or business partnering roles.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commercial budgets and forecasts, collaborating with sales, marketing, and operations teams.
• Analyze product and service profitability, identifying trends and opportunities for margin improvement.
• Prepare detailed financial performance reports, including variance analysis and KPIs.
• Support pricing strategies, contract reviews, and new business initiatives with financial analysis.
• Monitor sales performance and provide insights into revenue drivers and risks.
• Develop financial models to support business cases and strategic planning.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial statements from a commercial perspective.
• Identify and implement improvements in commercial reporting and analysis processes.
• Provide ad-hoc financial support and analysis to commercial leadership.
• Ensure financial data integrity for commercial decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CA(SA)/CIMA/ACCA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the agricultural technology sector, is seeking an astute Commercial Accountant to join their remote team, supporting operations linked to Upington, Northern Cape . This role is pivotal in providing financial insights that drive commercial decisions, focusing on profitability analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, excellent business acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for commercial stakeholders. As a remote position, this role offers significant flexibility and autonomy, allowing the professional to work from home while contributing to the strategic financial direction of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commercial budgets and forecasts, collaborating closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams.
• Analyze product and service profitability, identifying trends and opportunities for margin improvement.
• Prepare detailed financial performance reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support pricing strategies, contract reviews, and new business initiatives with financial analysis.
• Monitor sales performance and provide insights into revenue drivers and risks.
• Develop financial models to support business cases and strategic planning.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial statements from a commercial perspective.
• Identify and implement improvements in commercial reporting and analysis processes.
• Provide ad-hoc financial support and analysis to commercial leadership.
• Ensure financial data integrity for commercial decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial accounting, financial analysis, or business partnering roles.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence commercial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting.
• Experience in the agricultural or technology sector is a significant advantage.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy.

Benefits

This remote role offers a competitive salary package, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits. Our client is committed to professional development and provides opportunities for career advancement within a growing international company. This position, supporting operations linked to Upington, Northern Cape , allows for significant autonomy and the chance to influence key business decisions. The company offers a supportive remote work environment and fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration.