Commercial Accountant

The Role

Our client, a fast-growing and ambitious professional services firm, is looking for a Commercial Accountant with an entrepreneurial mindset to work on high-profile financial projects and strategic business decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analysing financial data to drive strategic business decisions.
• Conducting due diligence on acquisition targets, assessing risks and opportunities.
• Leading commercial analysis to support expansion plans and investment strategies.
• Challenging ideas and presenting financial insights to senior leadership.
• Developing financial models to assess business performance and future growth.
• Acting as a key financial contact post-acquisitions, ensuring smooth integration.

The Company

Our client is a high growth professional services company based in Derby and are seeking a finance professional who can play a key role in accelerating their growth mission - someone who can question the status quo, challenge existing practices, and drive change!

The Person

We're looking for a bold, commercially driven finance professional who isn't afraid to push boundaries and engage in strategic conversations at the highest level.

The ideal candidate will be:

• ACA/ACCA qualified, with a strong commercial and strategic finance background.
• Entrepreneurial in mindset, with a passion for business growth and value creation.
• Confident in presenting financial insights and challenging C-suite decision-making.
• Highly analytical, with a keen eye for identifying risks and opportunities.
• Adaptable, innovative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Confident in financial modelling, data interpretation, and commercial reporting.

The Salary

• £55,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Clear progression within the team, offering long-term career growth and leadership opportunities.
• Full-time, permanent position based in Derby (hybrid working options available).
• Direct exposure to C-suite leadership, with the opportunity to shape business strategy.
• A unique chance to be at the heart of a high-growth, entrepreneurial organisation.

If you're a commercially sharp, strategic thinker looking for a role where you can challenge, influence, and help shape the future of a business, we'd love to hear from you.