Location: Ely, Cambridge
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 08:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid.
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
ASL (Automated Systems Group Limited) has grown to be one of the UK's top independent suppliers of office services focussing on Managed Print Services (MPS), Unified Communications and software/IT.
ASL offer impartial advice and consultancy, delivering a strategic focus and assisting companies to achieve improved productivity and cost savings whilst providing them with market-leading quality, service and reliability.
We are a company that looks to build every department on the principles of customer care.
SUMMARY:
Play a key role in shaping financial strategy and driving business profitability. Dealing with high-impact projects and collaborating with Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Using financial expertise to influence decision-making and contribute to the company's success. Work with finance leadership and SLT to continue to develop finance as a business partner to the rest of the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
FP&A:
* Identify, build, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance.
* Provide OEM and trend-based commercial insights and analysis.
* Deliver insightful and targeted operational and financial analysis.
* Dive deeply into operational and financial data to become a subject matter expert and provide added insight.
* Support company-wide projects and strategic initiatives with financial input.
* Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
* Make recommendations to enhance operational and financial performance.
* Drive process optimisation through automation and continuous improvement to improve accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
* Present insights into key financial drivers in monthly reporting decks for SLT.
* Regularly update and refine financial models to reflect changes in business activity and performance.
* Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and modelling to support informed decision-making.
* Collaborate with SLT and cross-functional teams, developing and maintaining strong working relationships.
* Act as a systems super-user, supporting upgrades and ensuring data accuracy.
* Support the finance team with additional ad-hoc tasks as required.
* Deliver ad-hoc and regular KPI reporting and support commercial investigations.
MONTH-END:
* Manage month-end reporting and show performance reconciliation with key departments.
* Proactively partner with other departments to produce on time, high-quality month-end deliverables, including month-end commentary packs and analysis for Board reporting.
KEY MEASUREMENTS:
* Timely and accurate completion of month-end reports and board packs.
* Zero or minimal errors in financial reporting and modelling.
* Reports delivered in line with agreed deadlines.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
* Minimum of 2 years PQE.
* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce reports and analysis of a high standard and quality.
* Experience of having worked in Managed Print Services or similar B2B environment would be useful, but not essential.
IN RETURN WE OFFER:
* Working hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid.
* Initially 25 Days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays rising to 28 after 5 years service.
* Excellent training & development opportunities within a growing organisation.
* Life insurance.
* BUPA health assessment.
* Physical, mental and emotional wellbeing support for you and your family including bereavement counselling.
* GP access 24/7, 365 days a year.
* Volunteering leave policy (2 days/15 hours per year).
* 10% TradePoint (B&Q) discount.
* Company social events.
* Free flu vaccines each winter.
* Free parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Store discount
* Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ely CB7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* What financial qualifications do you hold?
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/2025