Commercial Accountant
Posted 4 days ago by DiverseJobsMatter
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Commercial Finance Accountant role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Leeds, UK, focusing on providing financial insights and driving performance within the Disputes Group. The position requires a qualified finance professional to support senior stakeholders with data-driven advice and lead strategic projects. The role emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement within a supportive organizational culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and enhance financial performance for the Disputes Group, focusing on profitability and controls.
- Provide data-driven commercial advice to senior stakeholders and partners.
- Lead strategic projects including client profitability analysis, pricing models, and operational efficiencies.
- Deliver monthly performance reports and financial analysis to support business decisions.
- Support business planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Collaborate on tenders, pricing, and broader commercial decisions.
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Strong commercial acumen and experience advising senior stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and long-term initiatives effectively.
- Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Commercial Finance Accountant – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Hybrid (Leeds, UK)
Type: Fixed Term, Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Overview
Our client is seeking a commercially minded and qualified finance professional to join their Group Finance function on a 12-month fixed term basis. This role will support senior stakeholders across the Disputes Group, providing critical financial insight, driving performance, and delivering business improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and enhance financial performance for the Disputes Group, focusing on profitability and controls.
- Provide data-driven commercial advice to senior stakeholders and partners.
- Lead strategic projects including client profitability analysis, pricing models, and operational efficiencies.
- Deliver monthly performance reports and financial analysis to support business decisions.
- Support business planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Collaborate on tenders, pricing, and broader commercial decisions.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Strong commercial acumen and experience advising senior stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and long-term initiatives effectively.
- Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
Organisational Culture & Benefits
Our client fosters a collaborative and high-performance culture that supports professional growth. The organisation promotes continuous improvement and innovation, and values inclusion and diversity across all levels. Benefits include:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Inclusive and supportive team culture
- Opportunities for professional development and involvement in strategic projects