At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse financial performance and support commercial decision-making with insightful analysis.
- Company: Dynamic and successful business in Harrogate focused on commercial finance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and exposure to complex financial analysis.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment perfect for ambitious finance professionals.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with a role that offers real impact and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Management Accountant/Financial Accountant to join a successful and commercially focused business in Harrogate in what will be a very varied and interesting opportunity.
Reporting into the divisional Financial Controller, you will be combining Commercial Finance and regular FP&A responsibilities, offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take that next step in their career.
Working closely with the wider finance and commercial teams, your responsibilities will include:
- Playing a key role in analysing the financial performance of the company's generating assets.
- Performing detailed Gross Margin actuals analysis, understanding the key drivers of performance and providing insightful analysis to support commercial decision making.
- Producing forward-looking margin forecasts, helping the business to understand future performance and identify key opportunities and risks.
- Working with large volumes of complex data, requiring a highly analytical approach and the ability to interpret detailed financial information effectively.
- Alongside the commercial responsibilities, you will undertake a range of regular FP&A activities.
- Provide financial insight, supporting the ongoing planning, forecasting and reporting requirements of the business.
Ideally, you will be an ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant with strong academic credentials and a highly analytical approach. This role would particularly suit someone making their first move from practice into industry, although this is not an essential requirement. First and foremost, we are looking for an individual who is exceptionally bright, commercially minded, driven and comfortable working in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for any CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant to develop a broad commercial finance skillset within a demanding and high-performing organisation. The role offers significant exposure to commercial decision making, complex financial analysis and forecasting, providing an excellent platform for future career development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Group Reporting / Commercial Accountant in Harrogate employer: Sharp Consultancy
Join a well-established business in the service sector that offers a supportive culture and excellent staff retention, making it an ideal employer for those starting their career in finance. With hands-on experience, ongoing training, and AAT study support available, you'll thrive in a friendly finance team that genuinely encourages your professional growth and development. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to learn and build a long-term career in accounting.
