Assistant Group Finance Manager (Financial Management)
Salary: £49,634 - £52,592 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 3rd September 2024
Interview Date: 10th September 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will act as a business partner, leading and managing a small team, with a key focus on financial management, budgeting and cost control. You will provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and drive financial performance
Main job responsibilities:
- To support the production of high quality and accurate group management accounts including reporting to senior management and Board in accordance with the reporting timetables.
- To produce the monthly management accounts for the operations and central services functions; analysing financial performance against key business metrics and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- To adopt a business partnering approach to the operations and central services functions providing high quality financial information and advice.
- To prepare the annual budget for the operations and central services functions.
- To provide business continuity for the Assistant Group Finance Manager (Financial Reporting).
- To lead and manage a small high performing team through training and continuous professional development using whg's Performance Management Framework.
We're looking for someone who has:
- A professional qualification in accountancy (i.e membership of a relevant CCAB body or equivalent).
- Ability to produce analytical information in a format that can be understood by non-financial colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment producing results to a deadline.
- Experience of preparing management accounts information and responding to the needs of budget holders.
- Ability to lead and manage a small high performing team.
What's in it for you?
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down), a defined benefit pension scheme, health cash plan, a range of shopping and leisure discounts.
We are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, we are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and able to work in agile ways which support them.
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our website at www.whg.uk.com to learn more and apply