Assistant Finance Manager

Job description

Ref: req46422

Position: Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Milton Keynes
Customer: Arcadia
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Closing Date for Applications: 22nd September 2017

As a Assistant Finance Manager you a direct replacement for current post holder who is resigning. All activities are essential to the smooth running of the central finance function withing the Arcadia Contract

Key Responsibilities in this role will include;

Collating & submission of weekly Productivity reports.
Assist the Central Finance Manager (CFM) in providing management with information to maintain effective budgetary control of Spectrum for Arcadia (SFA)
Completion of accurate Periodic Management Accounts, with relevant reconciliations to Financial Accounts.
Completion of DHL Period End trading in line with reporting timetables. This is to include the posting of accurate and supported Accruals/Pre-payment Journals, Month end recs & Balance sheet recs.
Ensure the integrity of financial accounts are maintained in line with DHL policies and procedures.
Assisting the CFM in the Preparation of Budgets with detailed variance analysis.
Covering for DC & Transport Finance Manager's
Raising and effective management of all Sales Invoices.
Control periodic reporting of all capital projects and their recharge process.
Review and submission of all site Distribution KPI's for DHL Global Metrics.
Assisting in procurement, ad-hoc admin tasks & maintaining expenses/credit card expenses
To produce additional ad-hoc Reporting or tasks required by the CFM or Head of Finance

Desired profile

Key skills and experience in this role will include:

Sound knowledge of DC Operations
Degree
Studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge

What will you get in return?

As a part of a growing DHL population you will receive access to a variety of our excellent benefits which could include; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, flexible working, training, development and secondments opportunities and MANY MORE.

What you'll need to do next?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.