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Overview Of The Role
Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager for 14forty, 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
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 for 14forty, 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 to 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
* Working effectively as part of a team.
* Building 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.
* 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 with the budgeting and forecasting process by consolidating the budget, understanding variances and preparing the budget presentation for senior stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements: Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Finance graduate or with some experience in accounting roles
* Demonstrate 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 Accountant in CIMA/ACCA/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 to deliver in agreed timescales
Leadership Behaviours
* Communication – Ability to work well with peers.
* Can Do – Finds new, quicker ways of meeting goals, responds quickly under to achieve targets.
* Passion for Quality – Understands performance expectations, understands priorities to maximise benefits and helps to track the commercial implications.
Benefits
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* 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
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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