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Your new company
Based in the heart of Manchester, our client, a market leader, are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its successful team. With an already successful and well established credit team, due to expansion, they are looking to welcome a new addition to their Credit family!
A hard-working, welcoming & friendly team who are self-motivated and eager to see results.
If you are tenacious, have a proven career history in Credit Control and enjoys taking autonomy of your work, this could be for you!

Your new role
A busy and fast paced varied role, you will report directly to a dedicated, highly experienced Credit Manager who supports the team to ensure individuals remain happy and gain the best out of their abilities. Working alongside a team of experienced Credit Controllers, you will be assigned your own portfolio where you will proactively chase overdue b2b debts, allocate customer payments, dealing with customer query resolution, reconciliations and be on top to identify any potential risks to the business.

What you'll need to succeed
Experienced in Credit Control B2B
Sales Ledger experience
Customer Service and resolution experience - able to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels,
Team Player, able to work in a team on your own initiative
Tenancy with a strong drive and desire to succeed.
Computer-literate - Pivot tables/V-look-ups ideal but not essential
Can do attitude, with a hands on approach

What you'll get in return
The company promotes wellbeing and really cares for its employees and offers great benefits:-
Excellent location within Manchester City Centre location - close to public transportation routes
Hybrid - 2days office and 3 working from home
Holidays 25days plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
Enhanced Pension
Life Assurance
Private medical
Plus other great benefits


What you need to do now


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I am currently recruiting for a fantastic local business with big plans. They are continuing to expand and, as a result, are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join the team.
Based in West Hull, you will benefit from flexible working hours, hybrid working options following probation, modern offices and a friendly working environment with a family team feel.
General responsibilities -

• Supervise the AP/Billing functions.

• Implement new systems to improve efficiency.

• Support the Aged Payables assistant with processing invoices.

• Responsible for the AP payment runs.

• Support the Billing Clerks with processing of invoices.

• Supporting the month end close with Billing/ AP

• Reconciling, producing month end reports.

• Oversea the month end processes, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Consult with the external auditors.

• Work closely with the Credit Control function to identify and analyse root causes for delays in collection of debt.

• Ensuring audit / statutory compliance

• Co-operate with all staff and consult with clients, maintaining good relationships with outside agencies and the legal community to uphold the Group's image and gain increased support for its work.

• Actively support and promote the Group and all its policies.

• Perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job and role.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
I am working with a thriving organisation based in Nelson, who are dedicated to providing outstanding quality, value, and service to both their internal and external customers. Due to upcoming maternity leave, they are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a full time basis, for a minimum of 12 months.

Your new role
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Purchase Ledger Manager with various financial and administrative tasks. This full-time, fixed-term contract role involves processing weekly payment runs, handling a high volume of invoices, and assisting with month-end duties. You will also be responsible for processing European invoices, managing employee expenses, and ensuring intercompany accounts balance each month. Additionally, you will run weekly and monthly reports, assist with GRNI reviews, and monitor invoices in query. Your role will also include process improvement initiatives, setting up new suppliers, posting bank payments to the ledger, and addressing queries on the PO system.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you must have proven experience in purchase ledger or a similar position. Proficiency in accounting software (Dynamics 365 experience is a plus) and MS Office, particularly Excel, is essential. You should possess excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with a high attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. Strong organisational and time management skills are crucial, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should be proactive, with a positive outlook and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business needs are also important.

What you'll get in return
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be part of a supportive and innovative team that values integrity, trust, and personal responsibility. You will be offered a salary up to £27,500 per annum, with 33 days holiday. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation. They offer a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days on-site, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. You will also benefit from a positive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity and encourages effective communication and teamwork.

What you need to do now
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Your new company

Our client, a leading Lloyd's Insurance Broker, is looking for a Senior Reinsurance Claims Technician to join their organisation. They are a rapidly growing Lloyd's Insurance Broker, and they are now looking for a Senior Reinsurance Claims Technician to hit the ground running in their new role.
Your new role

In your new role you will be expected to provide support in the broking of Reinsurance Claims, analyse/evaluate and process the excess of loss, proportional and facultative reinsurance claims dependent on specific contract terms and guidelines, analyse, and evaluate contract wordings to assist when considering the coverage of contentious claims.

You will need to liaise with reinsurers regarding claims queries, maintain follow-up records and review claim files, maintain reports, spreadsheets and other related business material as required, and you will need to assist brokers and senior management with the preparation of claim data for client presentations.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have in depth Reinsurance Claims experience within the Lloyd's of London Reinsurance market, confident knowledge of the London market and a working understanding of systems like ECF/Class.

You will need to have excellent communication skills in both written and verbal, and you will need to be proficient in using Microsoft Office. Basic knowledge of proportional, excess of loss and facultative reinsurance contracts is essential, a high degree of technical knowledge is very important as our client typically works with cases that are of a highly complex nature, and you will need to be someone who can identify problems and adopt creative means of solving them.

What you will get in return

A very competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your career and skill set further whilst working for a rapidly growing Insurance Brokerage offering hybrid working.

What you need to do now

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Your new company

I am working with a client who is on the lookout for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the finance team. This is an all-encompassing role, and they will want someone who has good experience and will be able to hit the ground running.

Your new role


You will be joining a small finance team carrying out Purchase Ledger duties. These will include:

• Processing/matching/batching invoices
• End to end invoice processing
• Carrying out reconciliations
• Dealing with supplier queries and problem-solving
• Balancing accounts
• Ensuring information is logged on to the system accurately

What you'll need to succeed


Previous Purchase Ledger experience is essential, you will have a keen eye for detail, and be able to solve any issues and meet deadlines. You will have experience of entering data on to a financial system and be able to hit the ground running. If you have knowledge of SAGE that would be beneficial.


What you need to do now


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Senior Commercial Claims Handler | Lloyd's Broker | London

Your new company

Your new company, is an Independent Lloyd's Insurance Broker based in the heart of the City of London who are now looking for a Senior Commercial Claims Handler to join their business.

Your new role

Your new role, as a Senior Claims Broker, entails liaising with clients, underwriters, insurers, Loss Adjusters, Solicitors and colleagues on commercial claims. You will mainly be responsible for providing an efficient, high-quality and reliable claims service, including technical, broking and administrative-for all aspects of the business, with the main focus being the UK Corporate Sector.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need previous experience within the Claims sector of the Insurance market, ideally from a commercial insurance or retail background within the London Market. You must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, which will be integral to successfully dealing with clients and other TPAs. You must have a positive attitude, with strong market knowledge within this space.

What you'll get in return

You will get the opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking Lloyd's Broker and become a real specialist within the Commercial Insurance Claims field. You will have the opportunity to progress within the company, whilst also receiving a rewarding salary and benefits package and a hybrid working structure.

What you need to do now

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Are you an enthusiastic individual? Do you speak French fluently and have a passion for finance? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic credit control team supporting our Paris office.
About the Role: As a Credit Controller, you will play a pivotal role in maximising client turnover and minimising bad debts. You will be responsible for managing high-value, high-volume invoice clients, ensuring efficient and professional credit control processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support credit control activities for the Paris office.
• Communicate fluently in French, both spoken and written.
• Work with high-value clients to ensure timely payments and minimise bad debts.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Identify risks and escalate issues as necessary.
• Performing general administrative tasks related to credit control.

Skills and Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in a credit control, preferably within a law firm or fast-paced industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude towards problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness support.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

If you are a proactive and driven individual looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a significant impact!

What you need to do now


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Your new company
Hays Senior Finance is delighted to be working with an established organisation with a fantastic reputation in the Sheffield region who are looking to add to their finance team.
Your new role
As investment accountant, you will be based out of the Sheffield office supporting the UK portfolio of work, you will be responsible for appraising, negotiating and implementing funding for business.

Main responsibilities include

• Appraisal and analysing opportunities with senior stakeholders, carrying out sufficient risk investigations and preparation of reports.
• Assisting with client companies to achieve exit strategies
• Assisting with records and reporting
• Support local teams with business development
• Liasing with internal and external stakeholders to help the business hit their growth target

What you'll need to succeed

• An accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or working towards one
• Experience within an accountancy position within practice
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• A good experience of business including strategic, commercial and financial matters

What you'll get in return
An opportunity to join an established finance team in the region at an organisation which puts its staff first, offering a good work/life balance. Competitive salary at great benefits package including enhanced holiday entitlement and bonus
What you need to do now


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Your new company
A global advertising business based near Liverpool Street is hiring a recently qualified Group Finance Manager. Having recently gone through an acquisition you will be working for a business which has established relationships with key brands globally providing a range of businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, news and entertainment. This role will suit a newly qualified practice trained Accountant who is looking to make a move into industry.

Your new role
As a newly qualified Group Finance Manager you will be responsible for

• Assisting with the interim and year end audit process and Group consolidation.
• Assisting with the Group cash flow and finance costs
• Responsible for G/L accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual close to tight deadlines.
• Ownership of audit requirements and including statutory accounts preparation.
• Acting as a point of contact for technical accounting queries.

What you'll need to succeed
- You must be fully ACA / ACCA qualified
- Recently qualified (0-3 years pqe)
- Strong commercial acumen
- Able to liaise with senior stakeholders
- Confident

What you'll get in return
You will be working for a business which is recognised globally. Working alongside a credible and high achieving finance team where you will be exposed to the wider business (non finance) from day 1. This business focuses on providing their employees with a solid career platform and offers a clear development path for all levels. One of the most important things for this business is ensuring the candidate fits into the fun and vibrant culture. They work extremely hard and have a rewarding culture and want to hire someone who is part of the team in all aspects

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 Nicolette Solomou 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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Your new company

A leading Food & Beverage company is hiring a qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA to join the team as Commercial Finance Manager. You will be working for a fast-paced business benefiting from lots of learning opportunities and an ability to make an impact. The business is based in brand-new offices in the City of London, close to the station, whilst also offering hybrid work.

Your new role

As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will report to the Head of Commercial Finance and work alongside a broader commercial finance team. Your role will focus on providing insights and analysis to the business (finance and non-finance stakeholders). The successful candidate will also manage the Sales and Margin P&L lines, within the core business. This is a truly commercial role and will require the successful candidate to be able to own reporting whilst also developing a comprehensive understanding of the business and its revenue lines.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Commercial Finance/FP&A and Business Partnering experience
• Retail experience is desired
• PowerBI experience is desired
• High levels of pace, energy and resilience
• Advanced Excel is essential.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to work in a role where your opinion matters. You will work in a key role for the business and have the opportunity to work independently whilst also closely with a wider finance team and non-finance. The company offers a competitive bonus, 25 days' holiday (option to buy more), contributory pension plus the perks of your birthday off, an early finish on Fridays, and lots more!

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 Tahlia now.
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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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Your new company
This highly reputable company is the largest UK business in the logistics sector. They operate across more than 200 sites in the UK and Ireland and, with a strong profile of customers, they are constantly growing, winning new business, and setting up new teams.

Your new role
They are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator at a Northampton site. Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager, this role is crucial for producing accurate management accounts by analysing labour costs and key productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse labour hours and assist Operational Heads with key variances.
• Assist with the preparation and closure of monthly and weekly invoices.
• Raise online Purchase Orders and ad-hoc payment requests.
• Perform weekly statement reconciliations.
• Handle month-end responsibilities, including basic accounting principles.
• Run daily reports to identify trends.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports, working with operations to understand variances.
• Develop strong relationships with various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Finance Manager to support growth opportunities.
• Report and monitor key performance indicators.
• Produce ad-hoc reports, costings, and expenditure trend analysis.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal person will be detail-oriented, eager to engage in all finance department tasks, confident in communication, and able to challenge the status quo. Experience in accounts payable maintenance is essential and a background working in the Transport, Logistics, or Warehousing industry would be ideal. The ideal person will demonstrate drive, energy, and a commitment to continuous improvement. They should be proactive, inquisitive, and passionate about challenging teams to enhance performance. The ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards is crucial. Flexibility and a positive response to customer requests are essential. Strong relationship-building skills at all levels and excellent PC skills, with the ability to leverage IT and systems, are required. This role is suitable for someone looking to start or continue their AAT, with an apprenticeship for AAT and beyond offered.

What you'll get in return
In addition to generous remuneration, our client offers a friendly, safety-first working environment with benefits such as a company pension scheme, generous holidays, a cycle-to-work scheme, an online discount platform, on-site parking, and more. They value their people and provide significant opportunities for career development, progression, training enrichment, and multi-skilling in a dynamic environment. The position is a hybrid working pattern, with two days a week based on site.

What you need to do now
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Qualified Business Partner - Construction
Temp to Perm for the ideal candidate
£400 - £600 day rate (dependent on level of experience)
Initially, 3 months, but could become permanent for the right candidate.
Hybrid (Initial weeks in the office)
37.5 hours a week. There may be extra hours due to workload.



Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Business Partner will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and control of the Operating Unit's (Contract to Cash/Project based) financial reporting processes, including the month-end process and preparation of the quarterly forecast. Working closely with the FD, the FBP will: attend and provide scrutiny in project review meetings, be a key conduit between the OU leadership and projects, and provide timely and accurate financial information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
What you'll do:

• Oversee the production of the monthly management accounts (Order to Gross Income & Cash) ensuring accurate and timely reporting for review with the Finance Director and Commercial Director.
• Review project monthly Cost and Value Reconciliations, ensuring concepts such as project revenue, margin (POCC and earned), WIP, accruals, prepayments, and provisions are recorded, compliant with policy and procedures, and reported accurately by projects.
• Attend monthly project review meetings and quarterly project forecasting and reporting meetings, applying your existing knowledge of contract accounting and commercial awareness to scrutinise project performance.
• Assist with the production of the OU's quarterly forecasting pack, working closely with the FD and CD to ensure that risks, opportunities, project profit-take, BMW, bell curve, and phasing are all appropriately reflected and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review monthly project balance sheets to ensure they accurately reflect the true project position (operationally and commercially) and that key risks and opportunities on each project are understood.
• Review project cash positions (including approval of project bank account cash transfers) with project accountants to ensure cash to gross income differences are understood and communicated to commercial and operations teams on site.
• Build and develop relationships with operational and commercial leads to the extent that you are seen as a trusted finance business partner that ensures accountability and ownership of financial forecasts and reports for each project.
• Lead and develop a team of 4 direct line reports.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with experience of leading teams, particularly within construction/infrastructure.
• Experienced in long-term contract accounting within construction/infrastructure.
• Awareness of NEC contracts and options, with an ability to challenge commercial terminology and assumptions.
• The ability to deputise for the OU FD at meetings/events in their absence.
• Understanding and experience of CVR's.
• Experience of liaising directly with internal and external auditors on project accounting matters.
• Experience of influencing the decision-making of senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail and capable of seeing the big picture.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills - experience of ERP (Oracle) is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Qualified Business Partner - Construction
Temp to Perm for the ideal candidate
£400 - £600 day rate (dependent on level of experience)
Initially, 3 months, but could become permanent for the right candidate.
Hybrid (Initial weeks in the office)
47.5 hours a week. There may be extra hours due to workload.



Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Business Partner will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and control of the Operating Unit's (Contract to Cash/Project based) financial reporting processes, including the month-end process and preparation of the quarterly forecast. Working closely with the FD, the FBP will: attend and provide scrutiny in project review meetings, be a key conduit between the OU leadership and projects, and provide timely and accurate financial information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
What you'll do:

• Oversee the production of the monthly management accounts (Order to Gross Income & Cash) ensuring accurate and timely reporting for review with the Finance Director and Commercial Director.
• Review project monthly Cost and Value Reconciliations, ensuring concepts such as project revenue, margin (POCC and earned), WIP, accruals, prepayments, and provisions are recorded, compliant with policy and procedures, and reported accurately by projects.
• Attend monthly project review meetings and quarterly project forecasting and reporting meetings, applying your existing knowledge of contract accounting and commercial awareness to scrutinise project performance.
• Assist with the production of the OU's quarterly forecasting pack, working closely with the FD and CD to ensure that risks, opportunities, project profit-take, BMW, bell curve, and phasing are all appropriately reflected and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review monthly project balance sheets to ensure they accurately reflect the true project position (operationally and commercially) and that key risks and opportunities on each project are understood.
• Review project cash positions (including approval of project bank account cash transfers) with project accountants to ensure cash to gross income differences are understood and communicated to commercial and operations teams on site.
• Build and develop relationships with operational and commercial leads to the extent that you are seen as a trusted finance business partner that ensures accountability and ownership of financial forecasts and reports for each project.
• Lead and develop a team of 4 direct line reports.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with experience of leading teams, particularly within construction/infrastructure.
• Experienced in long-term contract accounting within construction/infrastructure.
• Awareness of NEC contracts and options, with an ability to challenge commercial terminology and assumptions.
• The ability to deputise for the OU FD at meetings/events in their absence.
• Understanding and experience of CVR's.
• Experience of liaising directly with internal and external auditors on project accounting matters.
• Experience of influencing the decision-making of senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail and capable of seeing the big picture.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills - experience of ERP (Oracle) is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

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 about your career.

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***Bristol-based client, but you can do this assignment 100% remotely***
Our client is looking for a Finance Business Partner to support the business partnering and management accounts function, to work closely with the Corporate Service directorate and, in particular, Digital Services.

• Required start date: 2nd December - initially for 3 months (likely to be 6 months at least)
• Paying between £475-£525 a day via Umbrella or PAYE (inside IR35 role)
• Requires full SC clearance that is valid for the duration of the assignment, which could be until May 2025 initially.

• Managing two Management Accountants.
• Getting involved with preparation for the interim audit and year-end audit.
• There is also a potential to get involved with the wider programme of work as they migrate to SAP4Hana in April 2025.
• They are also working on a business wide spending review and aligning this with the budget-setting process for 25/26.
  

Key deliverables

• Be able to embed quickly into the corporate services directorate as a finance business partner, meeting stakeholders, particularly in the digital area.
• Understand what the business drivers are and collaborate on setting budgets for 25/26 and assist in both Interim and Year end Audits.
• Prepare monthly reports, provide analysis and insight that links financial reports to business strategies.

Key requirements to apply:

• Full professional qualification in accountancy UK CCAB or CIMA* with current membership of a professional body
• Experience of effective relationships and stakeholder management skills with the ability to persuade, influence and motivate others to engage actively in good financial management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to describe complex technical issues in a clear non-technical way, including through report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience of budget setting in a time-pressured environment using a variety of tools and knowledge and business intelligence.
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• Robust analytical and interpretative skills.
• The ability to quickly assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge.

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team.
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