Commercial Accountant

Location
Lancashire
Salary
up to £40,000 + benefits, bonus, pension
Posted
07 Dec 2018
Closes
14 Dec 2018
Ref
gw001272
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Commercial Accountant

Reporting to the FP&A Controller, the role is wide-ranging and will include flash reporting, management reporting and project roles:

Key responsibilities include:-

  • Flash Reporting:  Manage the production of the weekly flash results (excel based);
  • Maintenance and improvement of the budget, forecast models;
  • Work with site business partners to improve and standardise weekly reporting processes;
  • Business partner to produce annual financial budgets, forecasting, scenario planning (P&L) and review/challenge budget assumptions;
  • Management Reporting: Including performing trend and variance analysis on actual and forecast results, preparing commentary and identifying areas for cost savings / revenue enhancement;
  • Assist the FP&A & Management Accounting teams at month-end identifying month-end adjustments;
  • Project Roles – ad hoc modelling projects to support business case propositions or change management projects; 
  • Ad hoc detailed investigation of cost areas where required.

The Candidate

  • ACA, ACCA or ACMA qualified
  • Sound commercial acumen supported by excellent relationship building and excellent communication skills;
  • Strong modelling (Excel) skills