Jobs, fresher vacancy - Finance Manager • Cardiff County

Company: Robert Half

Cardiff County

The Temporary Finance Manager will be a pivotal member of the finance team, providing support to the Financial Controller in establishing a finance function that is optimised and capable of supporting the implementation of the companies strategic plans. Main Responsibilities * Ensuring the month-to-month maintenance of all project forecast budgets. This will involve an element of set up initially. * Involvement in systems improvements/implementations to enhance current accounting processes and controls. * Ensuring the budget forecast is maintained and all payments allocated appropriately. * Ensure all project payments are processed and reflected appropriately in relevant budget. * Conduct frequent discussions with relevant teams to ensure appropriate and accurate budget information is captured. * Perform accurate and appropriate budget variance analysis to be presented to head of finance month to month. * Perform initial review of VAT returns for submission. * Ensure month end close processing dates are communicated to team and adhered to i.e. reconciliation performed and reviewed. * Manage audit queries . Experience & Background * A dynamic, driven, and proactive professional who is attracted to a high growth environment that demands a pro-active approach * A qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge (circa 1 year PQE) * Demonstrable ability to take responsibility for the production of forecast budgets for central costs and projects * Strong communication skills (presentations, reports, documents) * Experience in year-end audit procedures and requirements * Understanding of financial month end close procedures and timeline to complete * Excellent excel proficiency * Organised and pragmatic with an ability to find solutions to challenging problems * Ability to build strong, cooperative, and productive relationships with the wider team Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.