Are you looking for a fantastic career opportunity? Maybe you are an ambitious finance graduate looking for an entry level role? We are working with one of the world's largest networks of consulting firms to recruit a Commercial Finance Assistant The client is a fast-growing firm with big ambitions If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then this is definitely the place for you.
Overall job purpose
The purpose of this role is to work within the Commercial Finance team as part of the internal National Finance Office
The role will involve aspects of financial administration, data manipulation and management, report production and development and financial analysis in support of the Commercial Finance operation across a number of business faculties within the UK. It will also include involvement in month end reporting cycle and the annual budgeting process.
Responsibilities
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To develop a thorough understanding of the business and its internal finance reporting systems and methodologies
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Apply business understanding to enable improved operational performance to be delivered within the region through the production of meaningful and accurate information and reports.
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To assist, as required, the Commercial Finance Leads in their support of different business faculties, providing assistance in identifying and highlighting aspects for performance improvement in areas such as:
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Efficient use of resources;
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Working capital management;
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Profitability on jobs.
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To undertake research review and analysis with a view to identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies and maximise sustainable profitable growth - and recommend actions to improve results and work with others to achieve changes.
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Look for areas of consistency and best practice in the production and use of management information.
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Develop an understanding of the firm's culture and strategy and how change is achieved.
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Build excellent working relationships particularly with other members of the Commercial Finance team.
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Undertake specific related projects as agreed.
Professional and Personal qualities
- GCSE grade 6 or above in Maths and English.
- Computer proficient with an aptitude for MS Excel.
- A credible individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to work with others to produce actions to solve problems.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with high and varied workloads.
- Accurate, strong attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills, diplomatic.
- Flexible approach.
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- Good time management and methodical.
- Proactive, self-starter, tenacious and must be a completer/finisher of tasks.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual that is ambitious and wants excel. The role offers a full study package for a highly numerical individual that wants to flourish and succeed in a growing business.