Commercial Accountant

The Role

We are recruiting a Commercial Accountant within our Finance Team.

Key duties:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller the person will be responsible for the following:

• Business partnering with Commercial leads to make strategic decisions and reviewing commercial and operational assumptions
• Support gross margin enhancement initiatives, efficiency and continuous improvement projects
• Ad hoc commercial analysis and financial modelling to support the senior management team
• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis
• Professional development and coaching of other members of the finance team
• Driving and implementing business and finance improvements
• Co-ordination and compilation of company budgets and forecasts
• Oversee compliance with tax regulations and liaise with company auditors
• Provide support and finance deliverables to Group Finance team
• Appreciate own position and contribution to wider organisation and understand those of other business functions in delivering the Group's strategic objectives.
• Develop mutually beneficial working relationships, internally and externally
• To carry out any other duties within reason and capability associated with this role

What we are looking for:

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• At least 2 years industry experience in a senior commercial accounting or related role, preferably within a large, multisite, commercial organisation
• Previous management experience

Key Skills:

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and will have an ability to engage with people at all levels within an organisation
• A proactive and hands-on approach
• Ability to review and where necessary drive change in financial management information systems and reporting
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to provide commercially focused variance analysis and commentary
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving ability with good attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced MS Excel skills would be highly beneficial)
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package to attract the desired candidate
• 37.5hr week, flexibility will be required
• The role can be based in Belfast (with working from home as required under COVID-19 restrictions), occasional travel to other group sites may be required

The Devenish Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.