Job Description

To support the production of the month end management accounts, from initial journals through to variance analysis and discussion with budget managers on exceptional items. The role also supports the re-forecast and the annual budget process. The role follows a strict timetable which requires a methodical and organized approach to completing tasks. This will include but is not limited to:

• Assist in the production of the monthly management accounts within agreed timescales, including accruals, prepayments and ledger analysis.
• Assist in the production of the flash commentary.
• Production of the regional packs and fixed price analysis packs.
• Assist with the distribution and collation of the finance team's monthly reporting requirements, including, forecast spend reporting, overtime, travel and stock submissions .
• Liaise with budget holders on a monthly basis to establish the cause of budget or forecast variances when comparing to actual results.
• Assist with the monthly post month end finance reviews.
• Undertake balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
• Assist the Head of Finance and Commercial and Senior Finance Manager in the production of budgets and revised forecasts for the contract.
• Assist the Head of Finance and Commercial and Senior Finance Manager with cash flow forecasting.
• Collation and submission of data.
• Provide support and advice to business units and other finance teams.
• Prepare any ad hoc reports, analysis and project work as may be required from time to time.
• Constantly review and challenge the reporting and transactional process.
• Assist the Head of Finance and Commercial and Senior Finance Manager in operating and improving internal controls within the finance function.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good organizational skills.
• Builds friendly, positive and supportive relationships with external and internal stakeholders, in order to provide them with excellent service.
• Strong communicator at all levels within the business.
• Confident, enthusiastic personality whilst being driven and self-motivated.
• A team player, but have the ability to work on own initiative.
• Versatile and able to adapt to a changeable workload.
• Presents a professional image at all times.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Actively studying ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.