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