Commercial Accountant

SF Recruitment are partnering with a growing and innovative business in Birmingham City Centre to recruit a Commercial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a fast-paced environment where finance works closely with operations and leadership to support business growth and decision making.

This role offers broad exposure across forecasting, financial analysis, pricing and operational finance, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain rolling forecasts and financial trackers across key areas of the business including costs, margins and operational performance

Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against forecast

Support month-end close activities including journals, reconciliations and reporting schedules

Assist with margin analysis and contract profitability reporting

Support budgeting and reforecasting processes

Track and analyse inventory and procurement spend to ensure accurate cost allocation

Maintain and review sales pipeline data to support revenue forecasting

Assist with pricing analysis for new and existing products and services

Support the development of financial models and commercial analysis

Maintain and improve cash flow forecasting models

Assist with audit preparation and financial governance processes

Support improvements to financial systems and reporting processes

About You

Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) 

Experience in commercial finance, FP&A, financial analysis or management accounting

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial models and analysis

Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset

Comfortable working cross-functionally with non-finance stakeholders

Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage would be beneficial but is not essential. This role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office)