Commercial Accountant
Posted 4 hours 37 minutes ago by Michael Page Finance
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