Assistant Finance Manager

Temporary Assistant Finance Manager - 3 Month Sickness CoverAre you an experienced finance professional with strong management accounting, reporting and reconciliation skills? Hays are currently recruiting for a temporary Assistant Finance Manager to support a busy finance function on an initial 3-month assignment covering sickness.This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive finance professional who can quickly add value, support month-end activity, work closely with budget holders and contribute to continuous improvement within the management accounting and reporting function.The RoleReporting into the senior finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of monthly management information, reviewing financial performance, maintaining strong controls and providing clear financial insight to stakeholders across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesDuties will include, but not be limited to:Assist in the preparation, review and commentary of the monthly management reporting pack, including variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods, highlighting key drivers, risks and trends.Provide regular reporting to budget holders, engaging directly with stakeholders to ensure financial performance is clearly understood.Actively support the Senior Finance Manager with system improvements and process enhancements across the management accounting and reporting function, including involvement in finance projects as required.Lead on ..... full job details .....