ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER

YEOVIL, SOMERSET (FULL TIME HYBRID 2 to 3 days from home per week)

UP TO £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) + GREAT BENEFITS

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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