About Our Client
Michael Page is partnering, with a large International FMCG business that has recognised household brands. We are working with them to recruit for a Commercial Accountant to be based from their Uxbridge, Middlesex office
Job Description
As the Commercial Accountant based from their Uxbridge, Middlesex office you will be responsible forSupport the head of Commercial Finance and Finance leads in: Providing a comprehensive, proactive, and responsive financial service to the UK & Ireland Commercial Team(s). The role must drive focus on revenue growth and margin improvement initiatives with the Commercial Team, by identifying opportunities, challenging the status quo and through insightful analysis of both market and business information. To implement strong decision-support processes, facilitate projects and build strong relationships with all key stakeholders. Maintaining Customer Cost and Value Models.* To take a role in maintaining robust externally facing Customer Cost Models to help support commercial opportunities, as well as minimise costinflation pricing risks, predominately on commodity pass through model, utilities inflation, and enhancing carcass balance.* Ensure a strong understanding of market values and principles, understanding the cost drivers of inter-company meat supply to promote opportunitiesthat maximise profit.* Provide key analysis in the forecasting and budgeting processes.* Provide an independent review service to support the Commercial teams and ensure robust processes, a culture of rigorous financial control andpromoting commercial awareness. * Review commercial plans with a forensic approach and promote clarity and understanding. Collaboratively interpret the requirements of internalcustomers and implement solutions and assisting in the definition of standard sales reporting.* Enable the Commercial teams to excel as they drive revenue growth and margin improvement, including opportunities made available fromcustomer tenders.* Identify opportunities for margin enhancement through insightful analysis and promote understanding of volumes, revenues, product cost andoverhead drivers. * Assist the sales forecasting and budgeting processes, develop routines that encourage commercial participation to ensure a representative budgetwith appropriate narrative, sensitivity analysis and strategic opportunities.* Review internal Customer Trading Agreements, over-riders and promotional costs. Evaluate promotional plans and monitor actual performance, torecommend future activities. * Actively lead reviews of low margin and loss-making products.* Assist with the review of Commercial overheads and ensure the budgeted target is met by identifying opportunities to save with the Commercialteams.* Keep abreast of developing situations and techniques in respect of customers, competitors, suppliers and finance disciplines and accountingstandards. * Carry out such ad hoc activities that management may require from time to time.* Commercial margin analysis (Volume/Price/Mix analysis)* SOX approvals and pricing approvals
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What's on Offer
If you are ready to take on this exciting Commercial Accountant opportunity in the FMCG sector, we encourage you to apply today!