Commercial Accountant - Scunthorpe - Up to £54,000 + excellent benefits
We are delighted to be partnering with a forward‑thinking and commercially driven organisation to recruit a Commercial Accountant for a newly enhanced role within their finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to step into a high‑impact, business‑facing position, where you will play a key role in shaping financial insight, influencing strategic decisions, and supporting the continued growth of a diverse group of trading entities.
The Opportunity
Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will act as the finance lead across multiple operational businesses, providing robust financial reporting, insightful analysis, and trusted commercial guidance.
This is far more than a traditional reporting role—you'll be:
* Partnering with operational teams to drive profitability and performance
* Providing clear, actionable financial insight to support decision‑making
* Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning
* Supporting commercial bids, pricing, and contract performance
* Leading on process improvements and system enhancements
* Embedded within the business, building strong relationships and ensuring finance is seen as a true value‑adding partner
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including insightful commentary and variance analysis
* Partner with operational stakeholders to understand performance drivers and improve outcomes
* Support strategic planning, including budgets, forecasts, and 5‑year plans
* Provide financial input into tenders, pricing models, and new business opportunities
* Monitor contract performance, including profitability and work‑in‑progress
* Develop and enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting
* Produce cash flow forecasts and monitor financial health across the business
* Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and commercial awareness
About You
* Proactive and commercially aware finance professional confident working closely with non‑finance stakeholders
* A qualified accountant, later stages PQ or strong equivalent by experience
* Experienced in management accounting and financial analysis
* Confident communicating financial information to a non‑finance audience
* Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
* Highly proficient in Excel and finance systems
* Experience within construction, contracting, or project‑based environments would be highly advantageous
Why Apply?
* Exceptional benefits including 30 days holiday & BH's, 9.5% pension, private medical and much more
* Opportunity to step into a high‑visibility, business‑critical role
* Strong emphasis on commercial influence and strategic input
* Exposure to senior stakeholders and decision‑making
* A supportive environment that encourages innovation and improvement
* Clear scope for career development and progression
For a confidential discussion or to apply for this exceptional Commercial Accountant, please get in touch.
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