Job type
PermanentLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£40000 - £45000 per annum
Commercial Accountant - £40000 - £45000 per annum – Belfast
Commercial Accountant (Recently Qualified Opportunity)
Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a leading and highly successful manufacturing organisation with a strong heritage, ambitious growth plans, and a reputation for investing in its people. Operating across multiple markets and supplying a diverse customer base, the business is continuing to strengthen its finance function and is now seeking a Commercial Accountant to join the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified accountant looking to accelerate their career within a commercially focused finance role. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where finance plays a key role in driving performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making.
Your new role
Reporting to a senior commercial finance leader, you will work closely with commercial, operational, and finance stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight that supports business performance and growth.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Partnering with commercial and operational teams to analyse performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support decision-making.
- Preparing product costings for existing and new product lines.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning processes.
- Challenging and interpreting financial and operational data to improve profitability.
- Driving enhancements in financial reporting and business processes.
- Building strong working relationships across the organisation to ensure financial information is understood and acted upon.
This is a varied and hands-on position offering exposure to senior stakeholders and excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- Newly qualified or recently qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, although part-qualified candidates nearing completion will also be considered.
- Commercially minded with a genuine interest in understanding how a business operates and generates profit.
- A strong communicator, capable of presenting financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Analytical with excellent financial modelling and data interpretation skills.
- Naturally curious, proactive, and solutions-focused.
- Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience within a commercial finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Clear career development and progression pathways.
- Exposure to senior commercial and operational stakeholders.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- A supportive and collaborative working culture.
- The opportunity to join an established organisation that invests in developing future finance leaders.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking to move beyond traditional reporting and into a true business partnering role where they can make a visible impact and build a long-term career.
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, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
