Join Our Client’s Team as a Commercial Accountant
Position: Commercial Accountant
Location: Grimsby, UK
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Shift: Full-time, Monday–Friday
About the Client
Our client is a leading business in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, specialising in food manufacturing, with a strong presence in the seafood industry. They foster a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging growth, innovation, and excellence across all teams.
Position Overview
This exciting opportunity sits within the Finance Team and works closely with the Commercial Team, acting as a strategic financial business partner. The Commercial Accountant will play a key role in analysing commercial performance, offering insights, and helping to drive profitable growth in a dynamic and evolving market.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as a financial business partner to the Commercial Team, offering insights and recommendations.
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Support, challenge, and contribute to the annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
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Analyse pricing, promotions, and overall commercial performance.
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Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual commercial reports for the leadership team.
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Carry out business modelling to assess the commercial impact of key proposals.
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Monitor and accrue customer promotions, rebates, and marketing costs accurately.
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Provide cover for detailed product costs and assist with monthly management accounts.
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Work collaboratively with the wider Finance Team to ensure operational continuity.
Key Requirements
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Previous experience in a Finance Team within the food manufacturing sector.
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Experience in commercial accounting is highly desirable.
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Qualified by experience, part-qualified, or fully qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).
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Strong Excel and IT skills, with an analytical mindset.
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High attention to detail, and strong numeracy and literacy skills.
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Confident in challenging decision-making constructively and professionally.
If you’re a commercially-minded finance professional looking to develop your skills in a supportive FMCG environment, we encourage you to apply today with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you