Interim management accountant/ finance business partner (Bristol)3-6-month temp assignment (starting asap)
In this position you will act at as a Management Accountant/ Finance Business Partner. The overall purpose of this position is to play a key role in managing financial performance and provide proactive financial support to budget holders based on a sound understanding of the dedicated business area.
You will assist senior finance staff with their periodic and ad-hoc tasks, providing support across the full range of Finance department activities.
The successful candidate will have a number of core accountabilities in the role, including:
- Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts to key stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting
- Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, and monitor variances against forecasts and KPIs
- Provide understanding regarding variances, and proactively engage with the business to allow corrective actions and drive improvements and identify opportunities for cost reduction
- Proactively contribute to decision support and analysis
- Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, procedures and deadlines.
- Work closely across departments to provide financial insights and support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives as required
To apply for and be successful in this role, the candidate must:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build rapport with a wide range of colleagues across the organisation
- An ability to self-manage, motivate and work on your own initiative
- Ability to manage multiple tasks across a variety of functions to meet deadlines
- The ability to investigate a problem or situation beyond routine questioning
- Attention to detail and ability to thrive within a fast-moving environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in SAP accounting system and advanced Excel skills
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 office. 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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