Commercial Accountant | Wakefield | Up to £55k | Hybrid | Manufacturing
Role Overview
Axon Moore are proud to be supporting an excellent, family owned business in Wakefield to recruit a Commercial Accountant.
With a friendly, supportive, close-knit culture this privately-owned, high-end manufacturer feels very much like a family business whilst turning over really impressive numbers with its slick operation and quality products.
Senior management operate very openly and instil trust and confidence within their staff; encouraging them to work autonomously and fluidly to get the job done.
With this Commercial Accountant opportunity being created due to business growth the successful candidate will play a key part in helping shape and mould the role; really making it their own.
The CFO will however provide invaluable guidance, mentoring and support, a big believer in nurturing those within the team and helping them achieve their potential.
The overall purpose of the role is to develop better links between finance and the other main stakeholders - Senior Management, Operational and Commercial teams as well as the business' major customers. To aid with this the company have invested in and integrated a state of the art new system - a key requirement will be to utilise this to its fullest to produce reliable, accurate financial reports and M.I. Presenting and communicating this information effectively to non-finance colleagues to drive better results is the overarching responsibility of this role.
Responsibilities
This newly created role will span across our group's finance function focussing primarily on accounts payable and receivable as well as assisting in preparation of monthly Management Accounts.
Your responsibilities will include
- Oversee the planning and budgeting process for Supply Chain costs, KPIs, and inventory levels.
- Provide strategic insights, advising on optimal value creation for the business by reducing complexity, enhancing accuracy (right first time), and lowering costs and inventory.
- Track financial and non-financial performance measures, monitoring the progress of strategic growth initiatives and driving necessary actions.
- Offer investment appraisal and decision support for growth opportunities, including automation, efficiency improvements, and strategic sourcing options (make vs buy). Conduct post-investment reviews to assess success, determine next steps, and identify lessons learned.
- Evaluate supply chain performance from inventory and profitability perspectives to influence ranging and pricing decisions through a better understanding of end-to-end product profitability.
- Lead and develop a team that delivers high-quality forecasting, analysis, and decision support. Manage all aspects of recruitment and training, set objectives, and provide feedback. Serve as a role model and cultivate a high-performing team.
- Assist Internal Audit and Management Accounts in enhancing inventory internal controls, offering efficient reporting and insights on internal control KPIs.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Part-qualified / qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) or QBE
- 3+ years' experience within a finance role preferably within a manufacturing business
- Experience of Cost Accounting
- Strong negotiation, relationship building and communication skills
- Proven performance of adding value & driving efficiencies / cost savings
- Self-disciplined and motivated with a can-do attitude
- Ability to work collegiately with colleagues from different areas and disciplines within the same business
- Strong knowledge and experience of IT systems to improve business performance generally and in regards to developing / improving reporting efficiencies
For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Kirk Wilber-Moran on