Associate Director | Senior Qualified Accounting & Finance at Gleeson Recruitment Group
We are delighted to be working exclusively with a highly successful and fast-growing business based in Birmingham to recruit a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in a commercially focused, strategic finance position.
This business operates in a dynamic, performance-driven sector and has ambitious plans for the next 3–5 years. As part of their continued investment in their finance function, they are seeking a commercially astute and forward-thinking qualified accountant to take ownership of key areas of analysis, strategic planning and business partnering.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead detailed sales performance analysis, identifying key trends and drivers to support decision-making
* Drive margin analysis across products, channels and customers, with a view to improving profitability
* Monitor and interpret key KPI's across the business, providing actionable insight to senior leaders
* Play a pivotal role in budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives
* Support long-term strategic planning, including detailed 5-year plans and scenario modelling
* Partner with commercial and operational teams to challenge assumptions and influence business strategy
* Present clear and concise analysis to finance and non-finance stakeholders alike
Key Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Strong commercial acumen, with a proven track record in a similar analytical or business partnering role
* Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with BI tools is a plus
* Able to work with pace and precision in a fast-moving environment
* Confident communicator, comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and adding value beyond the numbers
* Degree in accountancy, business or economics.
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Flexible hybrid working model (typically 2–3 days in the office per week)
* Genuine opportunity to make a strategic impact and progress within a growing business
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its growth journey, where you can genuinely shape the commercial direction of the organisation.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
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