Total 53 finance banking insurance job vacancies in birmingham west midlands b2 5af

We are currently working exclusively with an amazing Multi-Academy Trust who are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. You will be working closely with your manager and alongside a close-knit team!

In your new role, you will be:

• Support the Trust's Academies in all financial support functions.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and audit requirements.
• Utilise and operate the Trust's accounting system (SAGE) for various financial tasks, including invoice processing, mailbox management, aged creditors monitoring, supplier payment preparation, purchase order raising, bank account reconciliation, and more.
• Contribute to the month-end close process and support audit requirements.
• Assist with cash collection procedures and general administrative duties.

You must be someone who has experience working in a similar finance role, accounts payable and with financial procedures/systems and processes. You may be studying for a finance qualification or possess a degree, but you will have to be someone with excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, analytical approach, ability to work under pressure, excellent ICT skills, and ability to use MS Word and Excel.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available.
Amazing benefits package including discounts, an excellent pension scheme etc.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
This SME business is looking for a Finance Business Partner for a hybrid role in Crawley.
Your new role
You will be responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring proper recording and reporting of financial transactions, along with providing finance support to operational and marketing teams responsible for showing cost budgets and revenue. You will build, review and maintain budgets and forecasts in the FP&A system. Financial accounting responsibility for all legal entities within remit, balance sheet reconciliation and audit compliance. Ad hoc reporting and analysis. Supporting the Finance Director and wider business to develop new and innovative analysis to help the business focus on performance and delivering financial objectives. Implement improvements to accounting processes and provide ad-hoc support as required for the senior finance team.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Accountant or qualified by experience ideally from an SME background with strong management accounting and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with key stakeholders.
What you'll get in return
This is a hybrid role; 3 days in the office in Crawley, 2 remote, salary to £55,000 plus enhanced holiday & pension.

What you need to do now
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School Finance Officer
Based in Moseley, Birmingham
£16 - £17ph (dependent on experience)

Your new company

A SEN school in South Birmingham is looking to appoint an interim Finance Officer to support the finance function of the school's 3 sites. This is a long term role.The cover is Monday to Friday, term time only, 8.30am - 4.30 pm. The school are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.


Your new role

The role will entail carrying out a mixture of day-to-day financial tasks using SIMS FMS, working under the direction of the School Business Manager. Your duties will include but not restricted to accounts payable, processing invoices, working on budgets and banking this needs to be an individual who is experienced in school's finance and accounts, have a knowledge of local authority procedures and FMS experience would be desirable.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to have proven finance experience in the above ideally in a school and be able to work quickly under your initiative. You will also have recent satisfactory references for carrying out a similar placement within the last 2 years. You will also need to have a clear DBS check.

What you'll get in return

Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham for over ten years, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career

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School Finance Officer
Based in Moseley, Birmingham
£16 - £17ph (dependent on experience)

Your new company

A SEN school in South Birmingham is looking to appoint an interim Finance Officer to support the finance function of the school's 3 sites. This is a long term role.The cover is Monday to Friday, term time only, 8.30am - 4.30 pm. The school are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.


Your new role

The role will entail carrying out a mixture of day-to-day financial tasks using SIMS FMS, working under the direction of the School Business Manager. Your duties will include but not restricted to accounts payable, processing invoices, working on budgets and banking this needs to be an individual who is experienced in school's finance and accounts, have a knowledge of local authority procedures and FMS experience would be desirable.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to have proven finance experience in the above ideally in a school and be able to work quickly under your initiative. You will also have recent satisfactory references for carrying out a similar placement within the last 2 years. You will also need to have a clear DBS check.

What you'll get in return

Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham for over ten years, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career

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Role: Finance Manager

Location: West Yorkshire (2-3/Week Hybrid)

Salary: £55-65K + Benefits

Our client is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team and work with the senior leadership team to help deliver on their ambitious growth targets through a combination of organic and M&A activities. Typical stakeholders will be the Finance Director, Operations Directors and the Group CFO. This is a brilliant role for someone looking for a mix of career progression and a real entrepreneurial culture.

Responsibilities:

• Working with Ops Directors to enable profit maximisation and cash flow.
• Lead the organisation's monthly reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in accordance with requirements and ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards.
• Review and challenge operational and financial performance.
• Line management responsibility of 4 staff and mentor throughout their qualification journey
• Proper application of financial controls according to the principles contained within the Delegated Authorities.
• Prepare, review and challenge any financial business cases/investment requests as required.
• Assist with due diligence of potential acquisition targets
• To ensure delivery of Monthly Management packs in accordance with reporting requirements
• Continuously review profitability across all operating units and clients both current and forecast
• Develop and maintain a series of KPIs for key areas of financial and operational risk and opportunity to ensure profit is maximised
• Assist in the closure of the monthly and annual accounts and deliver effective communications to support the presentation of results both internally and externally.
• Calculate and submit regulatory returns (VAT, CIS, Corporation tax).
• Challenge and review the balance sheet including aged debt, periodic accruals, provisions and provide robust analysis of variances.
• Ensure compliance with all necessary financial procedures (including appropriate budget delegation arrangements and procedures) and ensure robust controls are in place.
• Play a lead role in the annual audit.

Essential Experience:

• Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA (Post Qual 2-3 Years)
• Working to a strategic level in a multi-service organisation
• Experience of advising senior management teams on strategic and financial issues
• Experience of performance reporting at all levels including the Board
• Line management experience
• Proven knowledge of UK GAAP

If you're interested, please hit apply or email your CV

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Your new company

A global automotive organisation with multiple sites across the UK, who due to increased business volumes require a Financial Analyst on a permanent basis to join their team in the Bognor Regis Location.

Your new role

You will be working within a team to ensure effective financial and cost analysis for the organisation, with key tasks including:

• Analyse Data Related to Manufacturing Costs and Expenses: looking at the costs associated with imported car parts.
• Prepare Cost Reports and Financial Statements: Create detailed reports that show the costs of different car parts and overall financial health. This could include monthly summaries of how much was spent on engine components versus body parts and the return/fault rate of each part.
• Monitor Budget Performance and Identify Variances: Regularly check if the actual spending on car parts matches the budget. If there are discrepancies, such as higher-than-expected costs for brake pads, investigate the reasons and suggest solutions.
• Work with Teams to Find Cost-Saving Opportunities: Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to identify ways to reduce costs. For instance, you might suggest alternative suppliers for car batteries that offer better prices without compromising quality, and reducing the return or fault rate.
• Conduct Financial Forecasting and Budgeting: Predict future costs and set budgets for car parts. This could involve estimating the cost impact of new technologies, like electric vehicle components, and planning accordingly.
• Help Create Financial Models for New Projects: Develop financial models to assess the viability of new car parts or projects.
• Analyse Faulty Parts and Return Frequency: Specifically, track and analyse data on faulty car parts and how often they are returned. This involves identifying patterns, such as a high return rate for a specific type of sensor, and working with quality control teams to address the issues. This analysis helps in reducing warranty costs and improving product quality.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will need the right-to-work in the UK, with prior experience working in a similar role, including financial or cost analysis.
• Prior experience within business partnering
• Experienced communicating with external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to identify and analyse financial trends and data

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of up to £39,000 per annum + comprehensive benefits. For more information, reach out on my details below.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jack Bailey, the specialist consultant managing this vacancy, on 02382 020 104.

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Role: Finance Business Partner (Qualified Only)

Location: West Yorkshire (2-3/week on-site)

Salary: £50-60K + Benefits

Our client is an exciting group business with a variety of manufacturing businesses in its portfolio. They are looking for a strong business partner to join their team and provide a more cohesive approach to analysis and communication between their brands and work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to help bridge that gap.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with regional operations teams across various sites / branches (Yorkshire and the North), providing insight and understanding to ensure the group meets its financial objectives
• Standardise and formalise processes as well as drive rigour across the national network
• Have a desire to dissect operational processes and propose KPIs to measure and drive productivity and make the right commercial decisions
• Regular reporting of financial performance and KPIs and associated commentary
• Ownership of budget process for the Region(s)
• Partner with branch managers on capital project approvals and reporting
• Provide assurance to the FD that revenue & costs are appropriately recognised and leakage is minimised
• Review period end close, identifying opportunities or risks that may appear

Essential

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

If you're interested, please click apply or drop an email

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Your new company
A global automotive partner with sites across the UK. Due to increased volumes, an Analyst is needed on a permanent basis at their Bognor Regis location.

Your new role
You will support teams to identify challenges such as replacement rates, detailing the root cause, from data and part issues. From this data you will support the business to recover costs from the suppliers and reduce costs. You will collaborate interdepartmentally to improve business practices, purchasing and cost modelling.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will be experienced in collating, analysing and reporting data, with a passion for reporting on metrics and business information from various data sources on time to a high standard.

What you'll get in return
Up to £39,000 pa, 25 days holiday plus BH, plus benefits.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
A market leader within the logistics field, this organisation is looking for someone to join their finance team on a temp to perm basis.
Your new role
You will be working as part of a small finance team and enjoy a varied role that will expose you to various areas of accounting. This will include processing and paying supplier invoices, raising purchase orders, credit control and supporting the wider finance team with VAT returns, payroll, finance systems work and also month / year-end.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience of working within a finance team in a varied role and have good communication and IT skills. This role is fully office based and so you should be able to commute to West Drayton every day.
What you'll get in return
This company has a great working environment and is always looking to develop their employees. You will enjoy working in a busy role with talented colleagues.
What you need to do now


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Role: Finance Business Partner (Qualified Only)

Location: Leeds (3/week on-site)

Salary: £50-55K + £6K Car Allowance or Car Scheme

Company Itself: One of the largest of its kind in the U.K. They are specialists in the automotive space and are the group entity for a variety of brands. There isn't much in the British Automotive space that they haven't touched! You will be working in the centralised group finance function.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with regional operations teams across various sites / branches (Yorkshire and the North), providing insight and understanding to ensure the group meets its financial objectives
• Standardise and formalise processes as well as drive rigour across the national network
• Have a desire to "get under the bonnet" and "have a view", dissect operational processes and propose KPIs to measure and drive productivity and make the right commercial decisions
• Regular reporting of financial performance and KPIs and associated commentary
• Ownership of budget process for the Region(s)
• Partner with branch managers on capital project approvals and reporting
• Provide assurance to the FD that revenue & costs are appropriately recognised and leakage is minimised
• Review period end close, identifying opportunities or risks that may appear

Stakeholders:

• Heads of Ops, Ops Finance Director, Head of Commercial Finance as well as Operations, People Teams, Sales and Marketing personnel.
• Responsible for financial performance for UK in the North & Scotland

Essential

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the automotive space

If you're interested, please click apply or drop an email

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I am currently working with an amazing Multi Academy Trust who are looking for a Finance Officer (term-time only) to join their team on a temporary basis... there is a chance that the role will be permanent! You'd be working in a small, close-knit team and supporting the finances of multiple primary schools.

Your key areas of focus will be:

• Purchase Ledger - this includes inputting purchase orders, creating purchase orders, checking and posting invoices, processing invoices, liaising with colleagues and external suppliers.
• Income/Sales Ledger - ensuring sales invoices are raised, allocating payments, preparing receipts and issuing statements.
• Cashbook and Journals - journal posting, cash book receipts and payments, and processing petty cash payments.
• Financial Administration - monitoring queries, general financial administration and communication.

For this role you will need to be someone who has worked in a busy finance office and has experience of working in a similar finance role.


What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available.
Some options for hybrid working.
Potential to go permanent

What you need to do now
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Salary: £25,584 to £27,269 FTEContract Type: Temporary (until the end of the academic year)
About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance and Payroll Administrator to join our team on a temporary basis. This role is crucial in supporting our financial and payroll processes, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within our organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise accurate and timely invoices and follow up on unpaid invoices.
• Preparing weekly payment runs in collaboration with the Finance Team.
• Liaise with external providers for payroll, pension schemes, and employee benefits.
• Accurately process Attachment of Earnings (AoE) Orders.
• Send third-party payment schedules in accordance with payroll.
• Run reports from the Payroll System and provide information to pension providers.
• Assist with the reconciliation of calculations, working with School Business Managers, HR Manager, and payroll provider.
• Process payroll salary journals and recurring financial journals into the finance system.
• Transfer local school income into the central bank account monthly.
• Track monthly checklist returns and update KPIs for review.

General Responsibilities:

• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Support and promote the organization's mission and ethos.
• Comply with policies and procedures, including child protection, health, safety, and confidentiality.
• Promote equality and challenge discrimination, upholding the standards and equal opportunities of the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grades A-C) or equivalent.
• AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a finance role within a small to medium-sized organisation.
• Experience with BPS and EduPay software.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and financial processes.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work consistently and accurately.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to set up efficient systems.
• Initiative and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What you need to do now


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Your New Company

A fantastic opportunity with a commercial facilities management company based in Leeds, part of the largest financial hub outside London. The company prides itself on fostering strong relationships, maintaining compliance, and supporting effective execution. As a leading player in the industry, they collaborate with some fantastic national customers, offering you a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and gain fantastic experience on this interim project.Your New Role

As a Finance Lead, you will:

• Forge strong relationships with client operational and finance teams.
• Produce insightful client reports with value-added financial commentary.
• Compile comprehensive annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Identify and capitalise on savings opportunities to meet financial targets.
• Provide direct financial support and expertise to the account.
• Implement and manage baseline and savings tracking reporting and analysis.
• Ensure adherence to finance procedures and take corrective action when necessary.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects, driving continuous improvement.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Higher educational qualifications to 'A' level or degree (or equivalent).
• Part-qualified or newly qualified CCAB accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) is desirable.
• Exceptional PC skills, particularly in Word, Excel (including modelling), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong numeracy and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience of delivering financial information within tight deadlines.

Familiarity with complex commercial models and GMP is desirable.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive Salary: Offering a competitive salary package of £40,019 to £56,992 depending on experience and pay type.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, with training provided onsite in Leeds.
• Professional Development: This role is a fantastic addition to your CV, showcasing your ability to handle significant responsibilities in a large, reputable company.
• Impactful Work: Be responsible for some of the largest national customers, providing you with the chance to make a real difference.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and innovative environment that values your contributions and encourages growth.

Your Next Step

This is a great opportunity to enhance your career and add a fantastic role to your CV. If you are a self-motivated, reliable, and flexible team player with a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you. This contract is available from now until the start of February, offering you a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a short period. If this sounds like what you're looking for please apply now and cv your up to date CV below.

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Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working exclusively with this public sector organisation based in the West Midlands who are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role
As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the financial management, budgeting and cost control for the operational services of the organisation.
You will act as a true business partner, managing and leading a small team of two, with your key responsibilities including:

• Supporting the production of accurate group management accounts, including reporting to senior management
• Producing the monthly management accounts for the operational services functions; analysing financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• Business Partnering across the operations and central services functions, providing high quality financial information and advice, challenging where appropriate
• Supporting the month-end close process
• Supporting the production of the annual budget
• Leading and managing a small, high-performing team
• Conducting financial analysis and reporting as required

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in the position, you will:

• Be an ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified Accountant or Finalist
• Have proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering, Senior Management Accountant or Finance Manager position with extensive budget preparation, regular monitoring and forecasting and reporting experience
• Have the ability to lead and develop a small team
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Competitive remuneration package
• Lots of flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
  
  
  

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Hays are working exclusively with this public sector organisation, based in the West Midlands, who are looking for a Finance Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role
As the Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing financial data, ensuring accurate and efficient cost management to support the organisation's business objectives.
Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed reports and presentations on cost trends and variances for the management accounts
• Preparing the annual resource budget through collaborative discussions with budget holder
• Undertaking regular reviews with budget holders and different departments across the organisation, to develop accurate forecasts, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies
• Ensuring accurate and timely reconciling of all financial transactions in your area
• Implement best practices for cost management and control
  
  

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you will:

• Hold a relevant Finance Qualification
• Have prior experience analysing costs and working up costings and budgets
• Have experience of analysing data and trends
• Have knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations
  
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  
  
  

What you need to do now


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