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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