Commercial Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a successful group of companies in Scunthorpe as they look to recruit a new Commercial Accountant/ Finance Business Partner into the team. The role will act as a strong link between finance and the operations of the business, looking after 3 specific business units. You will report into the Senior Finance Business Partner and will be responsible for managing 1 member of staff. The company offers excellent benefits including: -

• Salary up to £54,000
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working (Up to 3 days work from home)
• Flexibility on working hours
• 9.5% non-contributory pension
• Various discounts
• Supportive work environment

They are looking for a commercially focused accountant and business partner to support the financial performance and growth of their commercial businesses. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will act as the key finance contact for operational managers, providing financial insight, commercial support and robust reporting to help drive performance and profitability.

This is a hands-on role combining management accounting, forecasting, business partnering and financial analysis within a fast-paced construction environment.Duties will include:-

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, flash reports and KPI reporting
• Monitor profitability, work in progress, cash flow and contract performance
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to support decision making
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, including scenario analysis and 5-year planning
• Analyse income, expenditure and project performance, providing meaningful variance analysis and recommendations
• Support pricing, tenders and commercial quotations for new contracts
• Drive process and systems improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
• Support year-end activities, audit requirements and financial controls
• Provide financial guidance and support to non-finance stakeholders across the business

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experiences: -

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or exceptional qualified by experience candidate
• Minimum 2 years' finance experience within the construction sector
• Strong understanding of work in progress, contract accounting and profitability analysis
• Experience producing management accounts, forecasts and commercial reporting
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong Excel and finance systems skills with a continuous improvement mindset

This is a key role supporting a growing group of commercial businesses with turnover exceeding £8m. You will gain exposure to strategic financial planning, forecasting and 5-year business modelling. It is a true business partnering role, providing the opportunity to drive process and systems improvements across the business. It will be a broad, varied role with progression and development opportunities within senior finance.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send in your CV today!