Commercial Accountant

- Ensure all reporting requirements required for the integrity the business are completed.
- Input into any bidding activity associated with the contract.
- Provision of front line support to business segment management including attending local contract management and customer meetings where required, ensuring early warnings of deviation to Forecast are provided to local management.
- Supporting new contract tenders and mobilisations, establishing all financial reporting requirements.
- Preparation of business segment/overhead monthly management accounts and reporting packs including full
commentary and analysis.
- Completion of weekly cash forecasts and management of local working Capital i.e. WIP/Debt.
- Completion of Quarterly rolling forecasts and Annual Plans and Forecasts for business segment.
- Balance sheet analysis for key accounts.
- Management and development of support team including planning and objective setting, recruitment, and retention and performance management.
- Manage the interface between the business segment and relevant Shared Service or local support functions to ensure compliance with all Group, Services and Statutory obligations.

Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Must possess a professional finance qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA
- Previous experience ideally in a commercial or accounting role post qualification
- Experience within a position of similar responsibility
- Financial modelling skills (including macros) and a detailed understanding of financial forecasting is essential
- Ability to manage pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Feel comfortable challenging operational management at all levels

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business