Assistant Finance Manager

• Business Planning Cycle • SUpporting CAPEX • Strong Relationship Building I'm working with a well known name in the Midlands to recruit an Assistant Finance Manager into a high performing regional finance team. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight, supporting business performance and key decision making in a dynamic, fast paced environment. What you'll be doing: • Supporting the production of monthly management accounts • Assisting with the business planning cycle, including annual budgets and monthly forecasts • Providing analysis and insight to support performance, challenge results and drive informed decisions • Supporting CAPEX planning and reporting, including project evaluations • Contributing to value chain analysis and contract margin reviews • Delivering performance reporting including variance analysis, KPIs and benchmarking • Building strong relationships with operational and commercial teams • Supporting senior stakeholders with presentations on performance, risks and opportunities What we're looking for: • Actively studying or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience) • Experience producing and analysing financial reports, forecasts and budgets • Ability to interpret data and provide commercial insight • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Confident enough to challenge and influence effectively Experience with SAP/BW and working in a matrix environment would be a bonus but isn't essential. What's on offer: • Bonus scheme • Enhanced holiday entitlement • Contributory pension • Genuine training and development opportunities within a business that invests in its people If this sounds like you, or you'd like a confidential chat about the role, drop me a message or email