Job Title: Commercial Accountant
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)
Department: Finance
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000
My client are a leading player in its industry and from growth they are currently looking to add a commercially focused Management Accountant to the team. This individual will work closely with key stakeholders across the business to give insight into business performance and drive business decision making. You will analyse and give commentary explaining monthly performance variances against budgets and forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities, and supporting the business with re forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
* Ensure integrity of financial data and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
* Collaborate and business partner with department heads and senior stakeholders to provide financial support, challenge assumptions, and help drive performance.
* Attend monthly business review meetings to present financial insights and actionable recommendations.
* Support the annual budgeting and re-forecasting cycles, working with business units to ensure realistic and achievable targets.
* Track actuals vs forecasts and provide detailed analysis to explain deviations.
* Develop and distribute monthly finance packs to stakeholders, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
Skills & Experience
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* 2–5 years' experience in a Management Accounting or finance related role
* Proven track record of business partnering with non-finance stakeholders
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear, insightful way
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Demonstrable track record of working effectively in a fast-paced client driven environment.
* Strong, clear working knowledge of processes and controls surrounding budgeting, forecasting and management account preparation, including detailed report writing and analysis.
* Strong, clear working knowledge management information report writing and design, including detailed variance analysis.
If you have experience as a Commercial Accountant and looking for a new role, I would love to hear from you. Apply with an updated CV.