Assistant Finance Manager (22.5 hours)

Deeside
8 months ago
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Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Deeside, near Chester
Contract Details: 12 month FTC, Part-time (22.5 hours/week)

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure timely receipt and update of all performance and financial inputs in the organisation's systems.
  • Monitor and manage depot fuel usage, fleet costs, and mileage records.
  • Oversee 3rd Party storage stock levels, transport costs, and inter-depot transfer expenses.
  • Support the production of weekly and period cost reporting for Supply Chain.
  • Conduct depot balance sheet reviews and provide insights to the Finance Manager.

    Key Accountabilities:

  • Understand the data received from 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) providers, ensuring it's timely and accurately filed.
  • Monitor provider performance to guarantee accurate and timely data delivery.
  • Maintain organisation of files and ensure updates in financial and performance monitoring documents.
  • Update weekly financial performance data and assist the Finance Manager in generating cost reports.
  • Validate and report on 3rd Party storage and transport costs, ensuring accurate records.
  • Track depot vehicle fleet numbers and develop insightful reporting to challenge usage.
  • Aid in producing period accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Participate in reviews of Depot charges and balance sheets, including onsite visits.
  • Support the Finance Manager in maintaining proper records for strategic projects.
  • Provide general support and cover within the Supply Chain Commercial function.

    Qualifications/Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Familiarity with databases and SQL is an advantage.
  • Experience with SAP or similar accounting software.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and an enquiring mindset.
  • Ability to meet deadlines confidently while communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in logistics or general accounting is a plus.

    What We Offer:
    Join our client and make a significant impact on your career! In return, they'll provide:

  • 15% discount in retail stores.
  • 30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants.
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
  • Pension scheme (NEST).
  • Free onsite parking and electric car charging ports.
  • Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee.
  • Christmas vouchers and a refer-a-friend scheme.
  • Christmas savings scheme and discounted dry cleaning.
  • Long service awards to celebrate your journey with us.

    If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

    Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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