Commercial Accountant

Our Client is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join a fast-paced and challenging environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop detailed cost models, support commercial decision-making, and provide financial analysis to support business growth and profitability.

This role requires a highly analytical individual who can work accurately to tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will play a key role in new business quotations, profitability analysis, KPI reporting, and cost management activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain detailed cost models for new business quotations.

* Provide profitability analysis to support ongoing business activities and RFQs.

* Monitor product profitability from development through to the full product lifecycle.

* Collaborate closely with European and Group functions across the business.

* Manage intercompany transfer pricing in accordance with global cost management guidelines.

* Create, maintain, and report on studies relating to product specification changes, design modifications, and project milestones.

* Produce management information to support commercial and strategic decision-making.

* Prepare and deliver monthly KPI reporting and variance analysis.

* Identify improvement opportunities and support cost reduction initiatives.

* Complete ad hoc reporting requirements for Group stakeholders.

* Analyse current and forecast financial information, explaining variances and recommending actions.

About You

* Degree qualified in Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

* Experience in product costing and familiarity with financial month-end processes.

* Manufacturing sector experience is desirable.

* Experience working within a fast-paced environment.

* Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent commercial awareness.

* Ability to work collaboratively whilst also using your own initiative.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.

* Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

* SAP experience would be advantageous.

* Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and ownership