Job Description
Location: Chesterfield Reports to: Finance Director Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full-time
Elevation Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a successful business in Chesterfield as they look to recruit a commercially minded and analytical Commercial Accountant to join their finance team. There will be a focus on pricing strategy, analysis, and optimisation as well as the successful candidate playing a pivotal role in driving profitability through data-led pricing decisions, commercial analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.Benefits include: -
* Salary of up to £55,000
* 25 days holiday + stats
* 10% annual bonus (Discretionary)
* Pension
* Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
Key Responsibilities:-
* Pricing Strategy & Analysis
o Develop and maintain pricing models and tools that support informed commercial decision-making
o Conduct profitability analysis across products, customers, and markets
o Support strategic pricing reviews and provide recommendations to senior stakeholders
o Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to inform internal strategies.
* Commercial Business Partnering
o Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to understand commercial drivers and identify opportunities for growth.
o Provide financial insights and challenge on commercial initiatives, bids, and contracts.
o Support contract negotiations from a pricing and profitability perspective.
* Financial Reporting & Analysis
o Deliver monthly commercial performance reporting, highlighting variances and key drivers.
o Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes.
o Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
* Process Improvement & Systems
o Enhance and streamline pricing and reporting processes.
o Assist in the implementation and improvement of pricing systems/tools.
o Ensure financial controls and governance are maintained around pricing decisions.
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experiences: -
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience in a commercial finance or management accounting role
* Background in pricing, margin analysis, and financial modelling
* Experience working within fast-paced, commercially driven environments
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders
* Commercially astute with a proactive approach to adding value
* Comfortable working with ambiguity and capable of prioritising multiple projects.
If you would be interested in the opportunity, please apply today!