Commercial Accountant in Washington, Sunderland

Our Client is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join a fast-paced and challenging environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop detailed cost models, support commercial decision-making, and provide financial analysis to support business growth and profitability.

This role requires a highly analytical individual who can work accurately to tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will play a key role in new business quotations, profitability analysis, KPI reporting, and cost management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost models for new business quotations.
• Provide profitability analysis to support ongoing business activities and RFQs.
• Monitor product profitability from development through to the full product lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with European and Group functions across the business.
• Manage intercompany transfer pricing in accordance with global cost management guidelines.
• Create, maintain, and report on studies relating to product specification changes, design modifications, and project milestones.
• Produce management information to support commercial and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver monthly KPI reporting and variance analysis.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Complete ad hoc reporting requirements for Group stakeholders.
• Analyse current and forecast financial information, explaining variances and recommending actions.

About You

• Degree qualified in Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in product costing and familiarity with financial month-end processes.
• Manufacturing sector experience is desirable.
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent commercial awareness.
• Ability to work collaboratively whilst also using your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and ownership.