Background
AXA Wealth is part of the AXA Group, one of the largest companies in the world. We distribute a range of pension and investment products. We aim to provide market-leading propositions through a range of distribution channels. Based in our offices in Bristol; we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Accountant to work in an dynamic, pro-active business facing team; providing a high level of commercial support to the decisions that ensure our distribution channels continue to grow.
The role
This is not a Central Finance role! This position sits in an innovative and fast-moving commercial finance environment that's driven by exciting marketing strategies and motivators rather than more traditional financial services models. Your role will be to provide commercial support to the business in securing distribution arrangements with key customers, evaluating initiatives, developing and pricing our propositions, performing contract negotiation and managing our stakeholders, suppliers and partners. Working closely with our sales, marketing, proposition, legal and compliance teams; you will be expected to provide all necessary commercial support as well as provide financial and non-financial performance information, insight and recommendations to enable senior management across all of our distribution channels to make informed business decisions.
Skills, knowledge and behaviour
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: - Post qualified chartered accountant experience
- Ability to effectively communicate complex financial ideas and content to non-finance professionals.
- High level presentation, negotiation & influencing skills
- Strong technical financial accounting skills and understanding of a full range of financial disciplines
- Self-starter who can raise and tackle difficult issues swiftly and decisively
- A high degree of personal ownership
- Strong commercial understanding
- Excellent Excel modelling skills
- A pragmatic approach to getting things done and a desire and capability to challenge traditional industry thinking and behaviour
Candidates with a ICAEW qualification and "Big 4" accountancy firm experience will be of particular interest
What will you get from this role?
Benefits at this level include: - Competitive salary up to £47K
- Annual Bonus Scheme - Up to 31.5% (on target 7-13%)
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- PMI
- Life Assurance - A lump sum benefit of 4 x gross basic annual salary.
- Interest Free Travel Loans
- Annual Holiday - 28 Days
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