YEOVIL, SOMERSET (FULL TIME HYBRID 2 to 3 days from home per week)
THE COMPANY:
We're proud to be partnering with a highly successful manufacturing business based in the Yeovil area that is looking to recruit an Assistant Finance Manager to join the business.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager and wider business. You'll gain exposure across a broad range of financial and operational areas, while developing your leadership, analytical and technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
THE ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
* Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll support day-to-day finance operations while driving improvements through analysis, reporting and process development.
* Support and supervise ledger staff, including training, performance management and development
* Deputise for the Finance Manager and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
* Analyse large datasets to identify trends, provide insight and recommend performance improvements
* Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, reporting and audit preparation
* Produce regular and ad-hoc reports, including variance analysis and KPI reporting
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost centre analysis
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes, including ERP (SAP) development and implementatio
* Maintain and enhance financial controls to ensure accurate and timely reporting
* Oversee debtor management, credit control processes and aged debt recovery
* Support transactional finance activities and complex reconciliations
* Assist with payroll processing, year-end, pension reporting and regulatory compliance
* Support preparation of financial statements, audits and management reporting
* Develop reporting tools, dashboards and provide insight into risks and opportunities
* Assist with contract analysis, renewals and supplier evaluations
THE PERSON:
* ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified or Part-Qualified (Finalist) preferred
* AAT Qualified or Qualified by Experience also considered
* Experience in a similar Assistant Finance Manager / Management Accountant / Senior Finance role, ideally within manufacturing or engineering
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data
* Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar) and advanced Excel skills
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
* Proven leadership or supervisory experience
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Assistant Finance Manager via the advert for immediate consideration
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