Commercial Accountant

Commercial Accountant - Scunthorpe - Up to £54,000 + excellent benefits

We are delighted to be partnering with a forward‑thinking and commercially driven organisation to recruit a Commercial Accountant for a newly enhanced role within their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to step into a high‑impact, business‑facing position, where you will play a key role in shaping financial insight, influencing strategic decisions, and supporting the continued growth of a diverse group of trading entities.

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will act as the finance lead across multiple operational businesses, providing robust financial reporting, insightful analysis, and trusted commercial guidance.

This is far more than a traditional reporting role—you'll be:

• Partnering with operational teams to drive profitability and performance
• Providing clear, actionable financial insight to support decision‑making
• Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning
• Supporting commercial bids, pricing, and contract performance
• Leading on process improvements and system enhancements
• Embedded within the business, building strong relationships and ensuring finance is seen as a true value‑adding partner

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including insightful commentary and variance analysis
• Partner with operational stakeholders to understand performance drivers and improve outcomes
• Support strategic planning, including budgets, forecasts, and 5‑year plans
• Provide financial input into tenders, pricing models, and new business opportunities
• Monitor contract performance, including profitability and work‑in‑progress
• Develop and enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting
• Produce cash flow forecasts and monitor financial health across the business
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and commercial awareness

• Proactive and commercially aware finance professional confident working closely with non‑finance stakeholders
• A qualified accountant, later stages PQ or strong equivalent by experience
• Experienced in management accounting and financial analysis
• Confident communicating financial information to a non‑finance audience
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Highly proficient in Excel and finance systems
• Experience with in construction, contracting, or project‑based environments would be highly advantageous

• Exceptional benefits including 30 days holiday & BH's, 9.5% pension, private medical and much more
• Opportunity to step into a high‑visibility, business‑critical role
• Strong emphasis on commercial influence and strategic input
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and decision‑making
• A supportive environment that encourages innovation and improvement
• Clear scope for career development and progression

For a confidential discussion or to apply for this exceptional Commercial Accountant, please get in touch.