Assistant Finance Manager - Bristol Area

An exciting opportunity has arisen in this fast paced UK market leading organisation in their industry sector based near Bristol. This is a high profile role interacting with key stakeholders across the business and business partnering with the different regions.

The Role:

You will assist the Area Finance Manager in the consolidation and management of financial information and reporting as part of the management planning and reporting cycle.
Assist the Area Finance Manager in providing accurate, timely and compliant accounting information and assist in the production of accounts.
To provide business performance insight and challenge to the area team to help set and deliver budget, pipeline, health and safety and P&L and balance sheet targets.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

To partner and support the are finance manager in the production of monthly MI within agreed timescales.
To support in the measurement and understanding of KPI's to support the area commercial logistics and operational strategy.
To assist in the provision of insightful reporting for the area team to help interpret business performance data, taking measures as appropriate to ensure expected results are delivered.
To assist in the preparation and production of budgets and forecasts - including the production and maintenance of any supporting models.
To support the local execution of excellence programmes e.g. asset optimisation and continuous improvement programmes and the sharing of best practice across the area and nationally
Ensure compliance to group policies, processes, procedures and tools to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and compliance with SOX requirements
To carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Area Finance Manager / Regional Head of Finance

Qualification:

Qualified Accountant with post qualification experience, part qualified or qualified by experience.

Experience:

A proven track record of financial delivery, with significant operational and commercial experience in large multi-site, construction or manufacturing businesses would be advantageous.
Demonstrable understanding of complex organisations, key business issues and financial statements, controls and processes.

Skills / Knowledge:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships and networks
Strong Excel skills
Experience of SAP is essential
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Strong commercial acumen.
Good financial accounting background, with relevant technical skills.
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to identify and drive process change and improvement

You will enjoy working in a fast paced working environment which also offers excellent career development opportunities.

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