Assistant Fiancial Controller

Somerset Chamber; Frome; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized finance professional to join their team. This role involves managing junior staff, overseeing financial planning, and providing insightful analysis to improve profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for collaborative decision-making. You will play a key role in preparing financial forecasts and budgets while supporting strategic initiatives that drive the company's success. If you are a creative problem solver with a keen eye for detail, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage junior staff and oversee financial planning and reporting.
• Provide insights to improve profitability and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Financial Analysis

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Job Overview
We are looking to recruit the right candidate to join our finance team. They will need to be highly organized with good attention to detail and the ability to process and analyze data, be a creative problem solver, and keen to become knowledgeable on all aspects of the business. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good communication across all levels & cross-functionally. They will be able to operate at a senior management level to facilitate collaborative decisions and share information whether good or bad. At Marston Foods, we are passionate about developing our culture and are looking for like-minded individuals who take responsibility, have a passion and drive, work well in a team, lead by example, are empathetic, flexible, and have the ability to adapt.

Responsibilities:

1. Managing two junior staff members in the team.
2. Business, financial planning, and management reporting.
3. Provide analysis and advice regarding how to most effectively improve profitability and grow the company.

Job Role:

1. Support the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across the business including:
1. The preparation of annual financial forecasts and budgets.
2. Provision of accurate and timely monthly management accounts including analysis of sales, margin, and operational expenditure.
3. 3-year financial forecasts in support of the Company strategy.
2. Provide commercial insight and analysis of results, identifying underlying trends and challenging the business on performance.
3. Identify and report KPIs which are linked to company strategy and performance to drive positive actions.
4. Support the strategic planning and strategic initiatives of the company by providing financial planning and modeling skills.
5. Support and challenge the sales and operations teams and provide financial assistance where necessary.
6. Motivate and implement change within the finance setting.

Location: Unit 5, Marston Park, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5BS