Commercial Finance Accountant – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Posted 4 days ago by Addleshaw Goddard
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: We are seeking a Commercial Finance Accountant to join our Group Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting senior stakeholders with financial insights and performance improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will lead various projects and assist in business planning while providing commercial insights to enhance financial outcomes. The position requires a qualified accountant with strong communication skills and proficiency in financial analysis tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support financial performance for the Disputes Group, focusing on profit improvement and financial control.
- Provide commercial insights to Partners, guiding and supporting them to enhance financial outcomes.
- Lead projects such as client profitability reviews, pricing, and process improvements.
- Analyse and report on monthly financial performance, offering actionable insights.
- Monitor key financial metrics and drive working capital improvements.
- Assist with business planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Partner with stakeholders on tenders, pricing, and strategic decision-making.
Key Skills:
- A qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with strong commercial expertise.
- Confident in influencing and challenging senior stakeholders with gravitas and credibility.
- A skilled communicator, capable of distilling complex information into clear insights.
- Experienced in balancing deadlines with long-term projects and delivering results.
- Proficient in IT, particularly Microsoft Power BI and Excel, with a flair for financial analysis.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We’re looking for a strong commercial finance professional to join our dynamic Group Finance team on an initial 12-month fixed term contract. As a Commercial Finance Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting senior stakeholders, delivering critical financial insights, and driving performance to achieve business goals.
What You'll Do:
- Support financial performance for the Disputes Group, focusing on profit improvement and financial control.
- Provide commercial insights to Partners, guiding and supporting them to enhance financial outcomes.
- Lead projects such as client profitability reviews, pricing, and process improvements.
- Analyse and report on monthly financial performance, offering actionable insights.
- Monitor key financial metrics and drive working capital improvements.
- Assist with business planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Partner with stakeholders on tenders, pricing, and strategic decision-making.
Who We're Looking For:
- A qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with strong commercial expertise.
- Confident in influencing and challenging senior stakeholders with gravitas and credibility.
- A skilled communicator, capable of distilling complex information into clear insights.
- Experienced in balancing deadlines with long-term projects and delivering results.
- Proficient in IT, particularly Microsoft Power BI and Excel, with a flair for financial analysis.
Why Choose Us? Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.
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