Assistant Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom HH Global Full time

Purpose of the job:
Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance Manager, the Assistant Finance Business Partner will assist in driving financial performance whilst ensuring adherence to financial governance and control processes. This is a very rounded opportunity, which will provide exposure to, and experience of, the full range of Finance Business Partnering activities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with operational management, to ensure a strong understanding of the business and its commercial drivers:

- Reporting on financial performance and business KPIs
- Highlighting opportunities to improve business performance
- Identifying trends and business reasons supporting under/over performance
- Presentation of reporting packs to key business stakeholders
- Support preparation of monthly accounts:

- Net revenue reconciliations
- Calculation and posting of accounting adjustments
- Working closely with the management accountants to ensure the P&L is accurate, reconciles and reflects reality
- Support the effectiveness of the Finance function:

- Initiate and assist with projects and process improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the function
- Work collaboratively with colleagues fulfilling different roles within the wider Finance function
- Support the continued development of our reporting suite; providing guidance and support to the business users and proactively identifying opportunities to improve clarity and understanding
- Providing ad-hoc analysis, guidance and support across any and all matters related to financial performance and processes
- Assist the Commercial Finance Manager in providing commercial guidance and challenge to the business
- Managing various aspects of periodic planning and forecasting processes, and supporting management with necessary analysis and guidance

Knowledge, Skills + Experience:
**Skills & Experience**
- Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with previous experience in a finance role
- Strong command of Excel and experience with relevant financial systems, including ERP and reporting platforms
- Good understanding of general accounting processes

**Personal Attributes**
- Excellent communication skills; able to clearly and concisely articulate relevant information to the business and our clients
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and geographies
- Organised and proactive; self-motivated and able to identify improvements and add value
- Highly numerate with an eye for detail


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