Commercial Accountant

This role drives collaboration across our global operations, delivering targeted financial analysis, cost management, and actionable reporting in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll partner with operational teams to optimise performance, enhance our financial systems, and prepare robust group reports—supporting Suretank’s growth and our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with operational teams to provide financial expertise. Support pricing strategies, optimise performance, and drive strategic initiatives. Work in partnership with management to analyse cost and revenue trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop and build annual budget and forecast models. Deliver clear financial insights through KPI dashboards and financial models. Conduct in-depth commercial analysis of cost and revenue centres. Identify key financial trends and forward-looking analysis to support executive decision-making. Establish and maintain key performance metrics to monitor business performance. Ensure clean and accurate data structure within finance and operational software systems, including stock management and pricing. Enhance financial/ERP systems and processes to improve data accuracy and timely reporting. Develop data-driven financial performance reporting for real-time business updates.
• Group Reporting & Compliance: Consolidate financials from Suretank and its Group Companies into a monthly board pack with commentary and recommendations. Coordinate with the Financial Controller and regional finance teams to streamline data collection and reporting deadlines. Review and track CAPEX spend and ROI. Assist in audit processes, including responding to auditor enquiries and producing financial statements.
• Finance Team Support & Continuous Improvement: Support production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including in-depth reviews. Assist in revenue budget development and forecasting. Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes. Support ad-hoc finance projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial accounting, FP&A, or business partnering, in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with operational teams and delivering strategic financial support.
• Experience with multi-entity reporting and systems enhancements in a global manufacturing business is highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in business partnering, building relationships, and driving results across diverse teams.
• Advanced analytical skills, including financial modelling, cost analysis, pricing, and FP&A, with a focus on actionable insights.
• Proven ability to enhance data quality, implement financial systems, and streamline reporting in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in group reporting and delivering high-quality financial insights for senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Power BI; SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking to support decision-making.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, ensuring timely delivery of results.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive, energetic approach with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced business environment.