Accountant - Central Commercial

• Clear and timely communication of accounting timetables and explanation / resolution of any issues impacting commercial category teams.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities for categories through central management so that teams across commercial finance can respond to them on a timely basis.
• Retain a customer focus through daily routines
• Develop and maintain relationships with Commercial finance category teams, finance (incl central commercial colleagues and stock) and relevant other internal stakeholders, to understand and meet their needs.
• Contribute to and be the coordinator of identified opportunities to simplify, speed up and do differently within commercial finance.
• Participate in projects based on providing expertise and support for improving business processes and procedures.
• Identify personal and professional opportunities for development.
• Display the Ways of Working
• Accurate and timely delivery of commercial margin and associated controls on a weekly / periodic basis.
• Perform control requirements around key focus areas impacting the commercial P&L
• Support in delivery of projects that have an impact on commercial margin.

We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs.

For this role, we're looking for someone who has:

• An accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• The confidence & ability to challenge finance stakeholders to deliver the right end-results
• Good verbal communication skills, ability to articulate financial data in a clear and transparent way
• Resilience and the ability to adapt in an ever changing environment
• Attention to detail skills