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Commercial Accountant

Bradford Permanent £45,000 - £52,000 per year View Job Description
Reporting into senior Finance Manager, the Commercial Accountant will play a key role in supporting operational performance and driving commercial decision-making across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ideal first move from practice into a commercial finance & partnering role.
  • Join a leading FMCG business with clear progression and stakeholder exposure.

About Our Client

Michael Page Finance are proud to be partnering with a leading UK grocery and FMCG organisation to recruit a Commercial Accountant for one of its largest and most strategically important manufacturing operations.This is an outstanding opportunity for a first-time mover from practice looking to transition into a genuinely commercial finance role within industry. You'll join a highly visible finance team supporting a large-scale manufacturing site and gain exposure to operational decision-making, business partnering and commercial analysis from day one.

Job Description

  • Partnering with operational and manufacturing stakeholders to drive business performance.
  • Delivering meaningful financial reporting and commercial analysis.
  • Supporting month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and reporting.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cost control.
  • Supporting investment appraisals and capital expenditure projects.
  • Providing financial insight to influence operational decisions.
  • Challenging costs, performance trends and key business assumptions.
  • Building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA or ACCA qualified accountants.
  • Individuals looking to make their first move from practice into industry.
  • Candidates from Audit, Accounts or Advisory backgrounds.
  • Strong communicators who enjoy stakeholder engagement and influencing decisions.
  • Commercially minded professionals keen to understand how finance impacts business performance.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary dependent on the level of experience.
  • Exceptional first move from practice into a commercial finance position.
  • Exposure to a large-scale manufacturing and retail operation.
  • Genuine business partnering responsibilities from day one.
  • Significant stakeholder exposure across finance and operations.
Contact
Ryan Goulbourn
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7127789
Phone number
+441132437723

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Bradford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Goulbourn
Consultant phone
+441132437723
Job reference
JN-102026-7127789