Commercial Finance Assistant

Your new company You will be joining a well-established global manufacturing business based in Swansea, operating within a fast-paced and highly technical production environment. The organisation has a strong reputation within its sector and continues to invest in both its people and operations.Due to ongoing growth and development within the finance team, they are looking to appoint a Commercial Finance Assistant to support financial reporting, operational analysis and business performance activities across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move beyond purely transactional finance and gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting and management accounting processes.Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function whilst working closely with operational stakeholders across the business.Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities • Producing daily, weekly and monthly KPI reports • Assisting with inventory and stock accounting processes • Supporting cost analysis and margin reporting • Assisting with month-end activities including journals, accruals and prepayments • Supporting financial reporting and variance analysis • Working alongside operational teams to understand production performance and costs • Assisting with forecasting production volumes and capacity requirements • Supporting process improvement initiatives across finance and operations • Maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with compliance and controls What you'll need to succeed • Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline • Previous finance experience through placement year, internship or commercial finance role is advantageous • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Good organisational skills and attention to detail • Ability to build relationships across different departments • A positive attitude and willingness to learn • Currently studying towards, or interested in pursuing, ACCA or CIMA qualifications What you'll get in return • Salary of between £26,000 - £28,000 per annum • Study support towards ACCA or CIMA qualifications • Exposure to commercial, operational and manufacturing finance • Excellent career progression opportunities • Supportive and experienced finance team • Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders • Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and management accounting responsibilities • Comprehensive benefits package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move within finance, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities currently available across South Wales. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk