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Assistant Finance Manager
We are seeking an organised and commercially minded Assistant Finance Manager to join our Operational Finance team in Chepstow. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, analysing operational performance, and providing valuable insights that support business decision-making across our Transport and Warehouse operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with data, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in reporting and financial processes. You'll be part of a supportive team where your analytical skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to operational and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the production of weekly and monthly financial reporting, including P&L reporting for operational areas.
- Maintain cost provisions and accruals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial controls.
- Reconcile cost and revenue accounts and investigate any variances or discrepancies.
- Analyse operational and financial performance, monitoring key performance indicators and identifying trends.
- Prepare and present financial information in a clear and meaningful format for stakeholders.
- Raise purchase orders and support ad-hoc sales ledger invoicing activities.
- Assist in the preparation and review of management accounts and variance analysis.
- Support the development and implementation of standardised reporting and financial processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including enhanced reporting tools and process efficiencies.
- Provide financial support for projects and new operational contract implementations.
- Build strong working relationships with finance colleagues and operational stakeholders across the business.
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What We're Looking For:
- 3 years previous experience in a finance, management accounts, or assistant finance manager role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, journals, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
- Experience producing financial reports and analysing P&L performance.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify variances.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on identifying and implementing improvements.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong team-working and relationship-building skills.
- A positive, continuous improvement mindset with a desire to learn and develop.
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Desirable:
- Experience within logistics, transport, warehousing, or operational finance environments.
- Part-qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
Don’t worry if you don’t have everything in this list - we value drive, mindset, and a willingness to grow.
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