Assistant Finance Manager - Planning and Reporting
- Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To develop and provide timely and accurate weekly, periodic, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc performance reporting for the entire business. This will include first line commentary for all budget holders.
- To deliver timely, detailed and accurate budgets and forecasts at a GL and cost centre level, as required by the group planning processes.
- To act as first line business partners, providing commentary where appropriate and answering some queries. More detailed and ad hoc business partnering is outside of scope.
- Produce reporting for an area of the business, including weekly, periodic, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reporting as required. This will include financial and some non-financial reporting as required. Reporting should be accompanied, where appropriate, with top line commentary, including but not limited to explanation of key variances to expectations.
- Produce the budget, forecasting and strategic planning process for an area of the business, working with the budget holders to achieve an accurate forecast.
- Manage a small team of Assistant Manager and Analysts to support in delivery of functional outputs.
- Work closely with the BI team to migrate standard reporting into a BI environment, freeing up capacity to take more reporting from the business.
- Support other areas of the business to remove standard reporting burdens.
- Act as a first line business partner to an area of the business, striking a balance between service, efficiency and standardisation.
- Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of data and reports, by applying quality checks, validation processes, and data governance and control standards.
- Own the first cut of project justifications for capital expenditure projects.
- Support the development of the team, championing career mobility and working to improve the culture of the finance function.
- Manage ad-hoc projects, analysis and insight as required.
- Qualified or nearly qualified accountant.
- Advanced Excel (incl. Macros/VBA).
- IBM Cognos Analytics experience
- Previous business partnering experience.
- Good PowerPoint and presentation skills.
- Process improvement.
- Ability to develop innovative solutions to problems.
- Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels within the business, adjusting the style of communication to meet the needs of the audience.
- Ability to prioritise effectively, balancing short term deliverables with long term objectives in order to deliver for the business.
- Positive attitude with a personal drive to succeed.
- 33 days Annual Leave - With the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days!
- Life Assurance
- Discounted Dental and Health Insurance
- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
- Free employee assistance program - Mental Health, well-being, Financial, and Legal support because you matter!
- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so, you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank
- Refer a friend - Who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could receive up to £1,500 for referring them!
- Wage Stream - Access your wage before payday for when life happens.
- Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% of at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…
- The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - As one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.