Overview
Overseeing the financial management of a group of subsidiary entities alongside major strategic projects. Lead on the production of management and statutory accounts, while building detailed financial models that assess performance, risk and opportunity. You will challenge new proposals, ensuring projects are commercially viable and aligned to the wider financial strategy.
Client Details
The organisation is a large, complex and well established organisation with a strong reputation for excellence and impact. It operates across multiple business streams and subsidiaries, combining long‑term strategic ambition with a strong focus on financial sustainability, governance and value. Finance plays a key role in enabling growth, innovation and informed decision making at all levels.
Description
Duties and tasks of the Commercial Group Accountant:
- Produce insightful financial reports and models for senior leadership and governing groups
- Lead on budgets and forecasts for subsidiaries and strategic projects, tracking performance and identifying commercial opportunities
- Complete management accounts and statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and controls
- Provide expert financial input into business cases, investment decisions and long term planning
- Work closely with auditors and oversee audit deliverables and responses
- Design and improve finance processes to support complex projects and evolving business needs
- Offer trusted financial advice to senior colleagues, supporting strategic and operational decision making
Profile
To be successful as the Commercial Group Accountant you will:
- Be a fully qualified accountant with strong technicalities across both management and financial accounting.
- Confident building and reviewing complex financial models and using them to influence senior stakeholders.
- Commercially minded, able to see beyond the numbers and understand how financial decisions impact strategy and outcomes.
- Working with boards or senior committees is important, as is the ability to present complex information clearly to both finance and non‑finance audiences.
- Comfortable operating in a complex environment, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and control. A collaborative approach, strong judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively are essential for success in this role.
Job Offer
What’s On Offer:
- Part of a supportive, forward‑thinking finance team that values innovation, professional development, and genuine partnership working.
- Opportunity to influence decision making at the highest levels and contribute to the success of a respected organisation with a meaningful mission
- Company pension scheme (circa 14%)
- 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays plus discretionary days
- Opportunity to buy/sell holidays
- Hybrid working 2‑3 days per week in the office
- +many more
If you are ready to take on this exciting Commercial Group Accountant role in Liverpool, apply today to join a commercial driven organisation that values its team and their contributions.
