Commercial Accountant

COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTANT

SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN (ONSITE)

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Are you a Commercial Accountant who thrives on turning data into meaningful insight and influencing business performance? Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making, delivering accurate and timely financial analysis that drives real impact. As a true Business Partner, you'll challenge performance and collaborate with operational teams to identify opportunities, improve outcomes, and help embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

THE ROLE:
As a Commercial Accountant you will be required to:

• Partner with Operational and Contract Managers to deliver accurate monthly forecasts and clear visibility of contract profitability
• Review contracts to understand financial implications and ensure appropriate controls are in place
• Support new bids and tenders with robust financial input and commercial insight
• Ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition in line with long‑term contract accounting principles
• Work closely with the billing team to ensure timely and accurate invoicing
• Provide regular performance analysis and cost centre reporting to senior management
• Deputise for the Head of Finance when required
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, with a focus on sales, margins, and performance vs. plan
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to standardised reporting and best practice across the business
• Support audit requirements, ensure adherence to accounting policies, and meet all reporting deadlines

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Commercial Accountant:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ICAEW/ACCA)
• Excellent Communicator with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels across the business
• Confidence to travel to depots regularly to meet with Business Partners
• Attention to detail and have a 'right first time' attitude
• Ability to produce and present business cases/reports
• Self-motivated and flexible individual who is a strong team player
• Proactive approach to identification and resolution of improvement opportunities
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and prioritise multiple demands
• Ability to understand the business strategy and make decisions within the context of the bigger picture
• Up to date working knowledge and experience of current Accounting Regulations
• Experience of ERP systems, Microsoft Office packages, particularly excel

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary + company bonus
• Tailored training and development, including company‑funded external qualifications where relevant
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 3.5× your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership - up to 25% off at 4,000+ UK gyms
• Fuel card savings of 2-3p per litre at 3,500 stations, including BP, Esso and Shell
• Employee recognition schemes celebrating great work
• 33 days' holiday per year (inclusive of bank/public holidays)

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL - ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL:

Progress Rail - Electro-Motive Diesel is a subsidiary of Caterpillar, specialised in manufacturing, maintaining and overhauling diesel-electric locomotives across the world. For more than half a century, Electro-Motive Diesel has hauled freight and passengers, powered ships, and generated electricity for over 100 countries around the globe. Becoming a part of Electro-Motive Diesel means becoming a part of a challenging and bright future in our global marketplace.

PROGRESS RAIL VALUES:

• Safety - Care, Learn, Prevent
• Integrity - Do the Right Thing
• Teamwork - Win Together
• Excellence - Be the Best
• Commitment - Own the Outcome

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please.