Commercial Accountant

Posted 4 hours 37 minutes ago by Michael Page Finance

Contract
Full Time
Other
Merseyside, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH460
Job Description

We are seeking a Commercial Accountant to join a successful FMCG business in the Wirral. This role focuses on providing financial insights and support to optimise business performance and commercial decisions

Client Details

A highly successful and well-established FMCG business is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join the team on a 15-month fixed-term contract. This is a key commercial role partnering closely with the UK Sales function and wider commercial teams.

Description

Working as part of a small Commercial Finance team and reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting sales teams on rebates, promotions, tenders, costing and commercial business cases
  • Providing insight on customer and product profitability
  • Preparing, analysing and controlling P&Ls for designated channels
  • Monitoring performance drivers and recommending margin improvements
  • Running monthly and ad-hoc costing cycles and understanding material/commodity impacts
  • Enhancing reporting with advanced Excel and Power BI
  • Producing weekly sales reports, forecasting models and monthly commercial packs
  • Business partnering with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Product Development teams

This role is primarily commercial, with a small month-end element.

Profile

  • Qualified Accountant or Qualified by experience
  • Background in FMCG or manufacturing preferred
  • Strong commercial mindset with excellent analytical skills
  • Advanced Excel skills; Power BI
  • Experience with SAP is advantageous
  • Partnering with non-finance stakeholders

Job Offer

  • Full time position with hybrid working (3 days per week on site with flexibility around start and finish times)
  • £50,000 - £55,000 + benefits + potential completion bonus

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Commercial Accountant in the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply today