Commercial Accountant - P&L ownership, stakeholder focus & hybrid work
Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Accountant to join a large, globally-backed organisation supporting a portfolio of high‑value contracts across a dynamic, operationally driven environment. This role sits within a high‑performing commercial finance team and offers strong exposure to full P&L ownership, business partnering and contract performance, making it ideal for a technically strong accountant looking to step into a more commercial role. This position is full-time and permanent, although they could also consider a temp or temp to perm option for someone who is immediately available to onboard asap.
Your new role
Reporting into the Commercial Business Partner, you will take ownership of a portfolio of contracts, providing both technical accounting expertise and commercial insight.
Key responsibilities include:
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Full P&L ownership across a designated portfolio
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End‑to‑end month‑end reporting (day 5 close), including deep‑dive analysis and commentary
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Preparation of budgets and forecasts, including rolling 90‑day forecasts and multiple re‑forecasts annually
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Providing actionable insights to improve contract performance and profitability
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Managing and overseeing billing processes and revenue recognition
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Partnering with operational stakeholders, including area managers and senior leadership
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Leading meetings, developing action plans, and driving accountability across your portfolio
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Supporting continuous improvement across processes and reporting
What you'll need to succeed
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Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance, with CA/CPA qualifications (or working towards)
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Strong technical accounting foundation, combined with commercial/business partnering exposure
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Proven experience managing or contributing to full P&L performance
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Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to perform detailed month‑end deep dives
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Proven ability (or clear potential) to build strong stakeholder relationships, working closely with operational teams to influence performance
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Confident communicator, able to lead meetings and engage effectively with senior stakeholders
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Proactive mindset — someone who asks questions, seeks support and takes ownership
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Ability to manage a high‑volume workload across multiple contracts
What you'll get in return
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Opportunity to work across a high‑value, contract‑driven portfolio, gaining exposure to complex operations and commercial decision‑making
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A structured environment with strong support from shared services (AP/AR, payroll) and clear reporting rhythms (day 5 close, ongoing analysis)
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Direct mentorship from a highly respected, dynamic leader, offering hands‑on guidance and excellent career development
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Collaborative, supportive team culture with a strong focus on learning, growth and stakeholder engagement
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Hybrid working model with 2 days WFH, plus on‑site parking
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Social and inclusive environment with regular team lunches and strong team connection
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to
[email protected] or call Amy McCusker at HAYS Senior Finance on 0732433078.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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