We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Business Partner for our Head Office in London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying for an Accountancy qualification. Proficiency in Excel a must and an Excel test will form part of the interview.

Job Description

To support all of the finance and commercial processes, maintaining accurate and timely management information and drive continuous improvement in all processes. The role will also require full and continuous engagement with the Operations team to support them from a Commercial perspective as required.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, driven and hold the required focus to play a key role in a developing team, with strong excel skills and who is studying towards an accounting qualification.

• Assisting with the preparation/completion of budgets / Forecasts
• Owning full month end close adhering to monthly timetable ensuring prepayments are accurate, timely and align to audit requirements
• Provide full month end variance reconciliations – Act vs. Budget / vs. Forecast
• Monthly financial / operational reviews to take place with all site managers to ensure strict controls are in place to monitor opportunities and risks to the financials
• Monthly completion of forecasts to be completed following month end to ensure any potential risks are highlighted early to allow for intervention / rectification.
• Assist Finance Manager with audit sign off
• Assist credit control with any outstanding aged debt
• Adhoc invoicing support
• Quick resolution of any disputed balances, through escalation to Commercial Manager.
• Deal with ad-hoc supplier / customer queries as and when they come through
• Own Contract Change (CES Change) process in CHASE to ensure accurate rostering and invoicing
• Support and maintain contract data within SAP Contract Module
• CES support i.e. checking formulas are flowing through correctly, supplier costs are up to date etc.

• Builds a result orientated culture

• Demonstrates commitment to achieving organisational success

• Uses knowledge to guide strategy and set budgets

• Facilitates a culture of learning and continual development

• Leads by example

• Translates a long-term vision into step-by-step plans

• Creates an open environment which encourages open and honest feedback

Understands and manages their team’s impact on the wider business

• Negotiates with others both internally and externally to reach a mutually beneficial outcome

• Influences decision makers at all levels internally and externally

• Communicates effectively to work through complex and sensitive issues

Communicates clearly and openly in a manner that motivates others

• Drives and influences change within own area and the wider business

• Facilitates creativity and innovation

• Drives and models new behaviours

• Takes appropriate risks and evaluates trials or initiatives effectively and shares outcomes with the wider business

• Seeks to proactively remove barriers to effective team working

• Seeks opportunity for alignment across the business

• Builds a motivational and supportive team working culture

This job description is issued as a guide to assist you in your duties and not exhaustive, we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the business

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience within a Commercial / Finance Team within a similar environment.
• Studying for Qualification 
• Minimum 2-3 years experience
• Looking to career progression into a Finance Business Partner role.
• Full understanding of finance processes / practices, who is working towards a finance qualification.
• High level of verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines essential.
• Ability to deliver accurate and timely information to the Finance Business Partner.
• High level of organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate with and provide support to customers, employees and teams at all levels.
• Strong level of IT skills – MS Office but mainly Excel. Ability to create multiple tier spreadsheets.

• Strong analytical skills
• An understanding of facilities management
• A high-level focus on the achievement of targeted results.
• A high level of flexibility and a positive attitude to innovation and change.
• Focus on delivering highly accurate information to strict deadlines
• A constant desire to achieve the highest levels of customer service.

Location: Shoreditch London

Total hours:37.5 hours per week.

Salary £35,000