Finance Assistant

Adecco Portugal; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Generous holiday

Job summary

Crown Peterborough is hiring a Finance Assistant to join the finance team at our Peterborough site. You will support reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We welcome candidates studying towards a professional qualification and seeking growth within a global manufacturing organisation. A strong Excel skillset and analytical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance or accounting, or AAT qualification, or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA.
• Experience in a finance environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain performance trends.
• Prepare cost accounting data, including production costs and inventory valuations.
• Assist with audits and maintain financial controls.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Finance degree

AAT qualification

CIMA/ACCA (part-qualified)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Peterborough

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Site Based

Salary: 30,000 to 45,000 dependant on experience

Start date: ASAP

Finance Assistant - Join a World-Class Manufacturing Business in Peterborough

Are you looking to develop your finance career within a global manufacturing organisation that invests in its people and offers genuine opportunities for growth?

At Crown, we\'re not just producing packaging solutions, we\'re building a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. With over 130 years of global success, 179 plants across 39 countries, and a reputation for operational excellence, we offer the stability of a market leader combined with the energy of a growing and ambitious business.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is studying towards, or looking to progress towards, a professional accountancy qualification while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Plant Controller and wider management team, you will support key financial activities across the site, helping to ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls and insightful analysis to support business decision-making.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conducting variance analysis to identify and explain performance trends.
• Preparing and analysing cost accounting data, including production costs and inventory valuations.
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of financial controls and procedures.
• Assisting with internal and external audits.
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and project support.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Collaborating with operational teams to provide financial insight and support business performance.

What\'s on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits
• Generous holiday allowance
• Study and development opportunities
• Exposure to a global manufacturing organisation
• Career progression opportunities within an international business
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

What You\'ll Bring

You will hold a degree, be AAT qualified, or be part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA, with relevant experience working within a finance environment.

You\'ll also bring:

• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A desire to continue developing professionally and work towards a recognised accountancy qualification
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to work

Why Crown?

At Crown Peterborough, we invest in our people because we know they drive our success. We are committed to developing talent, supporting career progression and creating opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential.

You\'ll be joining a business where innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.