Job Description
Commercial Accountant (Recently Qualified Opportunity)
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.
Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a leading and highly successful manufacturing organisation with a strong heritage, ambitious growth plans, and a reputation for investing in its people. Operating across multiple markets and supplying a diverse customer base, the business is continuing to strengthen its finance function and is now seeking a Commercial Accountant to join the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified accountant looking to accelerate their career within a commercially focused finance role. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where finance plays a key role in driving performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making.
Your new role
Reporting to a senior commercial finance leader, you will work closely with commercial, operational, and finance stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight that supports business performance and growth.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support decision-making.
Preparing product costings for existing and new product lines.
Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning processes.
Challenging and interpreting financial and operational data to improve profitability.
Driving enhancements in financial reporting and business processes.
Building strong working relationships across the organisation to ensure financial information is understood and acted upon.
This is a varied and hands-on position offering exposure to senior stakeholders and excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be:
Commercially minded with a genuine interest in understanding how a business operates and generates profit.
A strong communicator, capable of presenting financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
Analytical with excellent financial modelling and data interpretation skills.
Naturally curious, proactive, and solutions-focused.
Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Previous experience within a commercial finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:
Hybrid working opportunities.
Clear career development and progression pathways.
Exposure to senior commercial and operational stakeholders.
Ongoing professional development and training.
A supportive and collaborative working culture.
The opportunity to join an established organisation that invests in developing future finance leaders.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking to move beyond traditional reporting and into a true business partnering role where they can make a visible impact and build a long-term career.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. xwwtmva
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