Assistant Finance Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2WE, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Assistant Finance Manager - Planning & Reporting position is available at a leading organization in Burton, offering a dynamic work environment.
This role requires candidates to have a background in financial reporting and analytics, preferably within the retail sector, along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Key responsibilities include producing financial reports, overseeing budgets and forecasts, ensuring data integrity, and providing business insights.
The ideal candidate will hold a qualification such as ACA, CIMA, or ACCA and possess advanced Excel skills, with a salary range of £45,000 to £55,000 per year.
Gleeson Recruitment Group values inclusivity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this impactful finance role.

Assistant Finance Manager - Planning & Reporting

Are you looking to elevate your career in finance? Our client, a leading organisation in Burton is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join their dynamic team. This role plays a key part in delivering financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts while supporting first-line business partnering for a specific area of the business.

The Role:

As Assistant Finance Manager, you will:

Produce Financial Reports: Deliver weekly, periodic, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports, including financial and non-financial data, with accompanying top-line commentary and variance explanations.
Oversee Budgets and Forecasts: Lead the preparation of accurate budgets and forecasts, collaborating with budget holders.
Ensure Data Integrity: Manage period-end processes, including journal reviews, accruals, and prepayments.
Streamline Reporting Processes: Work closely with the Business Intelligence team to improve efficiency and reporting methods.
Provide Business Insights: Support first-line business partnering with balanced service, efficiency, and standardization.
Deliver Project Justifications: Prepare initial justifications for capital expenditure projects.

As the Assistant Finance Manager, you will have:

Qualifications: Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills (Macros/VBA) and knowledge of IBM Cognos Analytics or similar systems.
Analytical Abilities: A proactive approach to solving problems and driving innovation.
Communication Skills: The ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, tailoring messaging for different audiences.
Experience: Background in financial reporting and analytics, preferably within retail or related sectors.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role that offers growth and a chance to make a tangible impact, please apply today!

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