Assistant Finance Business Partner

Page Personnel are recruiting for an Assistant Finance Business Partner based in Salford before the business moves to a new site in Hattersley in late 2022.

The role offers hybrid working & an excellent benefits package.

The purpose of this role is to support the Finance, Regional Operational & Commercial teams.

Client Details

Page Personnel are recruiting for an Assistant Finance Business Partner based in Salford before the business moves to a new site in Hattersley in late 2022.

Our client is a market leading business who continue to grow rapidly as part of a wider group of businesses.

Description

Assistant Finance Business Partner duties include:

• Support both the Finance and wider business teams in financial risk management, governance and control related activities in line with Group Finance tenets.
• Regional Project Team Support - build relationships and improve collaboration with project teams demonstrating clear understanding of project performance and associated risks. Assist the teams with ad-hoc requests such as client audits, cost reviews and trend analysis.
• Reporting and Analysis - support the Finance Manager by producing timely and value-added reporting on company financial performance with comprehensive variance analysis and reviews. Key areas being P&L, cash and backlog.
• Project Reviews - attend project reviews as required and directed by Finance Manager/ Regional Project Team
• Joint Venture Business Reviews - attending monthly balance sheet/ commercial review with the relevant Head of Finance to document and satisfy business controls/ trading risk.
• Month End - Supporting the Finance Manager and Business Controller to achieve month-end deadlines demonstrating accurate accounting records and internal controls and close liaison with project teams and senior management. Ensure strict adherence to revenue recognition policy and processes throughout.
• Budgeting and Forecasting - support the Finance Manager and Business Controller in producing timely and accurate budget and forecast data with full variance and trend analysis. Liaise with project team as required gaining comprehensive knowledge of business structures and key challenges including Risks and Opportunities.
• Cash management - work with project team in providing project cash flow forecasts and assist in reporting for monthly WIP and Debt reviews to improve/maintain working capital. Support WIP management and debt collection as and when required.
• Project start up, closure and project administration - ensure appropriate documentation is in place for review by Finance Manager to allow accurate project set-up, execution and close.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in networking/conferences/groups, to remain knowledgeable around industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Be part qualified with ACCA / CIMA / ACA
• Have a proven track record within a Finance / Commercial role
• Have strong attention to detail
• Be analytically minded
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Have the ability to communicate with people at all levels of the business

Job Offer

A salary up to £45,000 plus hybrid working, study support, pension, gym & luxury offices.