Assistant Finance Manager

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join a high‑performing regional finance team in Birmingham. The role works closely with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, support business performance and drive decision‑making in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the production of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with the business planning cycle, including annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Provide analysis and insight to support performance, challenge results and drive informed decisions.
• Support CAPEX planning and reporting, including project evaluations.
• Contribute to value chain analysis and contract margin reviews.
• Deliver performance reporting including variance analysis, KPIs and benchmarking.
• Build strong relationships with operational and commercial teams.
• Support senior stakeholders with presentations on performance, risks and opportunities.

Required profile

• Actively studying or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience).
• Experience producing and analysing financial reports, forecasts and budgets.
• Ability to interpret data and provide commercial insight.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident enough to challenge and influence effectively.
• Experience with SAP/BW and working in a matrix environment is a bonus.

Required skills

• SAP/BW

What we offer

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension.
• Training and development opportunities.