Assistant Finance Manager - 12 month FTC

Tarmac Trading Limited; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Wolverhampton is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager - Reporting on a Fixed Term Contract basis. In this hybrid role, you will support the Finance Manager, producing monthly reports, ensuring SOX compliance, and assisting with budgeting. Ideal candidates will pursue an accounting qualification and possess strong Excel skills, with experience in finance teams being advantageous. Enjoy a competitive bonus scheme and development opportunities while fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Retail and holiday discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working within a finance team is desirable.
• Proven experience of handling data and producing reports.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Effective communication with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management information within agreed timescales.
• Ensure accurate financial data is reported to the business.
• Assist in the preparation of budget and forecasting models.
• Build relationships with the FP&A team for timely submissions.
• Lead lease process ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.

Skills

Handling data and production of reports

Demonstrable Excel skills

Excellent communication

Self-driven and ambitious

Highly organized with attention to detail

Experience of working to strict deadlines

Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders

Education

Studying towards an accounting qualification

Tools

SAP/BW

Job description

About the role

We're currently looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Assistant Finance Manager - Reporting, to join us on a Fixed Term Contract basis for 12 months (Hybrid working)

Reporting directly to the Reporting Finance Manager, this role will provide high quality support to the role and the wider business.
It supports the Finance Manager to provide consolidation and management of monthly reporting, weekly forecasts, rolling forecasts and annual Budget at a domain level.

Main responsibilities

In this role you'll:

• Produce monthly MI within agreed timescales set out by the business / Finance Manager.
• Ensure accurate SOX compliant financial data is fed into the month end close process and reported to the wider business.
• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation and production of budget and forecasting models.
• Build excellent relationships with the FP&A team and ensure timely submissions of weekly forecasts, budgets and outlooks for the National Businesses portfolio.
• Build a close relationship with Engineering/Finance Managers to enable a smooth capital investment process. Provide accurate GRN forecasting, loading of projects to the Capex Portal, review of capital closure forms and leading the quarterly SOx capital WIP reviews.
• Lead the lease process for National Businesses, ensuring accurate P&L and Balance Sheet reporting and reconciliations to the lease register.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and associated analysis.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent and correct adherence to product line / TBP / internal and external, policies and procedures.
• Assist the Finance function in proactively improving internal controls within the business.
• Develop positive and supportive relationships with key stakeholders including site staff, finance team, and internal/external auditors.
• Complete ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis according to business requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Finance Manager or team.

Experience & qualifications

To be successful in this role you'll need:

• To be studying towards or the willingness to study towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience of working within a finance team is desirable.
• A proven track record in handling data and production of reports.
• Experience of working to strict deadlines.
• Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrable Excel skills.
• To be self driven and ambitious.
• To be highly organised with an excellent attention to detail.
• To be an excellent communicator.
• SAP/BW experience would be desirable.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

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