Level 1 Finance Assistant
Company: Compass Group
Job Title: Finance Assistant (Level 1)
Reporting to: Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Parklands, Birmingham, UK
Overview of the Role
Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager, the Level 1 Finance Assistant will work as part of the sector Finance team delivering financial support to the Business sector. Through effective business partnering the role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to commercial activities undertaken.
Key Accountabilities
Purpose: Commercial Support
* Help business partner key stakeholders (financial and non‑financial) ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, managing financial risks and opportunities
* Aid in delivering proactive ad‑hoc financial analysis to support business unit decision-making
* Understand and manage the financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and other contract mechanisms – and ongoing business performance
* Understand and highlight the financial risks and opportunities arising from balance sheet maintenance
People: Relationship Management
* Work effectively as part of a team
* Build relationships with key stakeholders
Performance
* Help prepare key business reporting such as month end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, cash analysis and other ad‑hoc analysis to be discussed at monthly review
* Perform monthly balance sheet review for area of responsibility, escalating key risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders
* Support closing monthly accounts ensuring sales and costs are accurately and appropriately recognised
* Promote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing, active management of debt ledgers and timely resolution of queries
* Support budgeting and forecasting process by consolidating the budget, understanding variances and preparing the budget presentation for senior stakeholders
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Finance graduate or with some experience in accounting roles
* Passion for Finance and an understanding of management accounting
* Analytical and with a high level of attention to detail
Desirable
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment
* Good knowledge of Excel
* Experience of SAP and Power‑BI as analysis and reporting tools
* Considering or actively studying for an Accountant qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA
Performance Standards
* Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
* Pro‑active and energetic approach
* Ability to analyse and evaluate information concisely
* Self‑motivated with an ability to effectively plan and organise own work
* Ability to take on a broad spectrum of work under pressure and deliver within agreed timescales
Leadership Behaviours
* Communication – ability to work well with peers
* Can Do – Finds new or quicker ways of meeting goals, responds quickly to achieve targets
* Share Success – Provides task‐related feedback to do the job effectively and provides excellent service
* Passion for Quality – Understands performance expectations, prioritises to maximise benefits, helps track commercial implications
* Win through Teamwork – Pursues friendly relationships with colleagues and clients, makes contact across the organisation, shares knowledge and insight and displays high energy and commitment to the role and organisation
* Embrace Diversity – Listens to others and values contributions, receptive to new ideas, and acts in an ethical and socially responsible manner
Benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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