Assistant Finance Manager

An international IT company is currently on the lookout for a Assistant Finance Manager to join their team. 

Duties include: 

• Develop an understanding of the business being supported, being proactive to learn about products/services/markets
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders
• Be the primary producer of MI, data analysis and other reporting used for the leadership team for the business areas being supported
• Prepare commentaries including financial and commercial insights
• Support the tracking and reporting of all performance KPIs - especially those that have a P&L impact
• Support standardisation and efficiency in use and production of MI in general, challenging exceptions
• Support Deal Board and other pre-engagement forums, especially around engagement budgeting and forecasting
• Conduct in-flight commercial reviews to gain a deeper understanding of margin leakage and commercial learning points
• Be responsible for revenue recognition reviews of engagements and work hand-in-hand with Engagement Leaders/Managers to ensure adjustments are done
• Delivery of business plans, budgets, and forecasts across the business areas and products
• Manage planning and analysis, consolidation and reporting of outputs
• Prepare analytical reviews and actuals vs. forecast/budget commentary
• Execute processes to ensure that the accounts accurately reflect the financial performance and position of the business
• Review cost management processes to ensure good controls are in place around spend
• Be the point contact for cost approvals and coding. Investigating and escalating as required
• Ensure that the accounts accurately reflect the financial performance and position of the business units. Scrutinise the underlying data and manage accruals accordingly
• Help to ensure Finance processes and policies are adhered to. Challenge deviation and always be forward thinking about improvements
• Manage and review of Working Capital KPIs
• Monitor the business actions on WIP and debt items and highlight Engagement Leaders/Managers underperformance to ensure it is escalated
• Play a role in the broader finance community, including active participation in meetings, forums and projects
• Be an advocate for change programmes delivered by Finance / Business Services, including automation tools, self-service, standardisation and any other changes in ways of working
• Work closely with the Finance Lead, finance team in Malta, FBPs and the service centre

Requirements

• 2-5 years of local experience working in the accounting field
• International exposure is a must
• Ability to work with financial models and apply the assumptions to forecasts/budgets
• Good knowledge of project and cost accounting, including capacity/absorption
• Fluency in both written and spoken English

Education and Experience

• Fully Qualified through ACCA or similar

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment
• Life and Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Performance Bonus

Job Reference: TQ602