Commercial/ FP&A Accountant in Hull

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a highly successful and rapidly growing international manufacturing business that forms part of a large global PLC group. The business is an established market leader within its sector, supplying innovative infrastructure and engineered solutions to customers across a global marketplace.

With a strong track record of growth and significant further expansion and acquisitions planned, this is an exciting time to join the finance team. The role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, commercially focused environment where finance plays a key role in supporting business performance and future growth.

We are looking for a Commercial Accountant with strong management accounting / FP&A experience who can provide meaningful commercial insight, support decision-making and contribute to the continued development of the finance function.

This is a commercially focused position with a strong FP&A and analytical bias, working closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director to provide accurate analysis, forecasting and insight.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining robust rolling financial models to support strategic planning, forecasting and investment decisions.
• Conducting monthly analysis of sales and gross margin variances, providing clear commentary and identifying opportunities to improve performance.
• Managing customer price lists, commission programmes and warranty reporting.
• Preparing and analysing weekly cashflow forecasts, providing visibility of future cash requirements.
• Supporting the Financial Controller with the preparation and submission of monthly reporting packs, working to strict Group deadlines.
• Supervising the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams, providing day-to-day support and guidance.
• Providing cover and support to the Financial Controller when required, helping to ensure the smooth running of the wider finance function.
• Working collaboratively with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and financial controls as the business continues to grow.
• Supporting the finance team through future business acquisitions and integration activity.

They are looking for a commercially-minded finance professional who enjoys working with numbers but importantly can turn financial information into meaningful business insight.

You will ideally have:

• A professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong experience within a Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant or FP&A role, ideally gained within a larger corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent management reporting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
• Experience analysing sales, margins and commercial performance.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and take ownership of your responsibilities.
• Experience working within a fast-paced finance team and delivering to tight deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office / Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience of SAP and/or Tagetik would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits: - 

• Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.
• 5% Company Bonus (Dependent on company performance) 
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 5% employer pension contribution / 4% employee contribution.
• 4 x salary Death in Service.
• Hours: Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm and Friday 9am–4pm.(There is some flexibility around working hours)
  
  This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing international business with significant acquisition and expansion plans. if you are interested in this rare and exciting opportunity, please send in your CV today!