Assistant Finance Manager

Assistant Finance Manager - Maternity Cover

As our Assistant Finance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Finance Manager and operational teams in understanding the operational financial performance of the contract. You will have the following responsibilities:

• Raising journals for business area, ensuring validity of accounting entries and compliance to contract, escalating any concerns to Commercial Finance Manager
• Managing the Review and Approve process being the central point of contact for operational teams
• Review of operational working capital components and recommending / driving actions to improve performance
• Ensure billing is timely, accurate and complete ensuring processes, procedures and systems meet contractual requirements recommending improvements and efficiencies as appropriate
• Supporting the Profit Protection team, driving units to complete self-assessment audits and assisting with completion of action plans to achieve required scores
• Implementation of standard monthly reporting to be used in the business
• Assist in training of operational teams in the use of business reporting to understand and improve their financial performance
• Analyse and manage all unit contract costs, ensure full purchase compliance, manage margin percentage

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

You will have skills, experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Proven stakeholder management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable commercial judgement
• Leadership and influencing
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and systems skills