Senior Finance Assistant

Prepare management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

Partner with stakeholders to support financial decision-making

Hybrid permanent role with progression and development opportunities

Senior Finance Assistant Location: Birmingham | Hybrid Working Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £ + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Assistant to join a high-performing finance team within a large and complex organisation.

This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within management accounting, finance business partnering, and financial analysis. You will work closely with operational stakeholders, supporting budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and financial decision-making across multiple departments.

If you have experience producing management accounts, analysing financial performance, and partnering with budget holders, this could be an excellent next step.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports

Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Deliver detailed variance analysis and financial commentary

Monitor income and expenditure against budgets

Provide finance business partnering support to operational managers

Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes

Analyse financial performance and identify trends and risks

Produce ad-hoc financial analysis and management information

Support financial planning and decision-making

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

Work collaboratively across finance and operational teams

Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience within a finance assistant, assistant management accountant, or management accounting role

Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent

Strong experience producing management reports and financial analysis

Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting activities

Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders

Commercial awareness and strong analytical ability

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Desirable Experience

Finance business partnering exposure

Experience within large or complex organisations

Process improvement and reporting enhancement experience

What’s on Offer

Permanent full-time role

Hybrid working opportunities

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Career progression and professional development

Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic finance activities

Competitive salary and benefits package