Commercial Accountant, DN31 1SJ

Are you commercially minded with previous experience within finance? Do you have good analytical skills and a keen eye for detail? Then this role would suit you! Ramsden International is the leading UK wholesale exporter of British grocery brands, selling over 24,000 products to more than 650 customers in 133 countries worldwide. Whilst providing world class service to our customers, we also continuously look to improve our commercial performance through analysing data to gather insightful information regarding sales and profitable growth. Role Overview The candidate will be responsible for analysing commercial performance, giving insight and data-driven recommendations, along with business modelling to understand the commercial implications of proposals. Role Responsibilities Commercial Analysis * Review daily MIS report, investigating and resolving for low margin orders and loss making orders. Understand and analyse the reasons for the loss making orders with a view to improving processes and identifying where extra training is required. * Monitoring and accurately accruing for customer rebates in line with JBPs. * Working alongside Commercial to ensure the commerciality of all JBPs and customer pricing * Carry out the daily sales importing tasks including reconciling Sage, Exportmaster and MIS. * Co-ordination of annual budget (commercial) and regular reforecasting. * Developing the ABC process and delivering insightful reporting. * Provide robust analysis of commercial performance; working with the sales team to ensure data needs are met, and the wider business to ensure clear visibility over the numbers and what they mean. * Reporting and providing insights including on Category and Product, influencing decisions to improve performance. * Business modelling for ad-hoc projects, working closely with the Projects, Commercial and Trading teams. * Being the finance point of contact for reviewing commercial decisions such as pricing changes. * Analysis of claims with a view to suggesting process improvements. Miscellaneous * Approval of bank payments * Any other duties as required by the company. * Prioritise own workload to reflect business needs. * Support the Commercial Financial Controller, wider Finance Team and wider business with other projects, ad-hoc tasks and administration. * Maintain a good understanding of the business and its processes in order to be able to engage and support the wider business. Skills Required * Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with Commercial Finance experience * Previous experience of business partnering or strong stakeholder management skills * Commercially and logically minded * Ability to analyse and compile insightful financial and commercial recommendations * Strong analytical skills including Excel and business analytics software (preferably Power BI) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills ? ability to communicate at all levels of the business * Strong influencing skills and ability to challenge * Flexible and adaptable approach ? ability to think outside the box and use own initiative Benefits * Health cashback plan * On-site parking * Employee discount card * Life insurance