Assistant Finance Manager

MWH Treatment Limited; Hattersley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hattersley is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to enhance their Finance Team. The role involves supporting financial risk management, project cash flow forecasts, and month-end reporting. Ideal candidates should possess CIMA/ACCA qualifications and exhibit strong analytical and communication skills. A hybrid working environment is available, ensuring flexibility and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK accounting standards for revenue recognition purposes.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance and wider business teams in financial risk management.
• Build relationships with project teams to improve collaboration.
• Produce timely reporting on company financial performance.
• Attend project reviews as required.
• Support month-end deadlines and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide project cash flow forecasts and assist in WIP reports.
• Ensure accurate project documentation and administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Analytically minded

Organised approach

Pro-active

Strong MS Office skills

Education

CIMA/ ACCA or equivalent

Job description

MWH Treatment are looking to strengthen our Finance Team with an Assistant Finance Manager based at Hattersley with hybrid working available. At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

You will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support both the Finance and wider business teams in financial risk management, governance and control related activities.
• Regional Project Team Support – build relationships and improve collaboration with project teams demonstrating clear understanding of project performance and associated risks. Assist the teams with ad‑hoc requests such as client audits, cost reviews and trend analysis.
• Reporting and Analysis – support the Finance Manager by producing timely and value‑added reporting on company financial performance with comprehensive variance analysis and reviews. Key areas being P&L, cash, balance sheet reconciliations and backlog.
• Project Reviews – attend project reviews as required and directed by Finance Manager/ Regional Project Team.
• Month End – Supporting the Finance Manager and Business Controller to achieve month‑end deadlines demonstrating accurate accounting records and internal controls and close liaison with project teams and senior management. Ensure strict adherence to revenue recognition policy and processes throughout.
• Budgeting and Forecasting – support the Finance Manager and Business Controller in producing timely and accurate budget and forecast data with full variance and trend analysis. Liaise with project team as required gaining comprehensive knowledge of business structures and key challenges including Risks and Opportunities.
• Cash management – work with project teams in providing project cash flow forecasts and assist in reporting for monthly WIP and Debt reviews to improve/maintain working capital. Support WIP management and debt collection as and when required.
• Project start up, closure and project administration – ensure appropriate documentation is in place for review by Finance Manager to allow accurate project set‑up, execution and close.
• Other responsibilities – supporting ad‑hoc projects and initiatives as required (eg: system development, tender support and internal/external audit processes). Flexible approach to working and travelling.
• Quality – Continuously improve processes and reporting to manage risk and deliver efficient and effective practices and ensure strong internal control.

Professional Development & Behaviour

• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in networking/conferences/groups, to remain knowledgeable around industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

Qualifications

• CIMA/ ACCA or equivalent
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards for revenue recognition purposes
• Pro‑active, highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Attention to detail
• Organised approach to working with good time management skills
• Analytically minded
• Able to deal with change positively
• Ability to manage challenging situations
• Effective communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills