Assistant Finance Manager

Churchill Howard are currently working in partnership with a dynamic and highly successful business to recruit a Assistant Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to add instant value to the business whilst leading a small team. This role offers a direct pathway to clear career progression.You will bring commercial expertise to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction, including:* Manage financial results and performance reporting, including budgeting and forecasting.* Oversee and mentor junior finance team members.* Enhance contractual performance and deepen the understanding of key stakeholders (both financial and non-financial).* Strategic Insights: Deliver analysis and insights to the Account Director to aid in operational decision-making.* Maintain financial control and governance processes, ensuring contractual compliance and adherence to Compass financial policies.* Present financial results and insights at client and internal meetings.The ideal Assistant Finance Manager will be:* (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) qualified or a finalist with diverse experience in accounting roles.* Proficient in partnering with senior stakeholders, capable of challenging, influencing, and persuading at all levels.* Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.* Skilled in developing and working with complex spreadsheets.* Experienced in commercial finance, with a track record of improving business results and adding value.* An effective communicator, able to convey information clearly and logically in both oral and written forms.* Adept at analysing, evaluating, and presenting information in a clear and concise manner.Applicants of all ages and backgrounds with the relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply. Churchill Howard acts in its capacity as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment.