Remote Commercial Accountant - Profitability & Strategy
Placements24
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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.
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Job description
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.
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