Assistant Finance Manager

Job Post# Assistant Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerOctober 25, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Bristol* Posted 21 hours agoWebsite**CV-Library**Our client is a global leader in advanced engineering and manufacturing, operating across multiple international sites and supporting some of the world's most demanding customers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team in a role that combines commercial finance, business partnering, financial analysis and continuous improvement.Job SummaryWe're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Finance Manager who enjoys turning financial data into meaningful business decisions.This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop their commercial finance and business partnering experience within a complex operational environment.You'll work closely with operational and senior leaders, providing financial insight that supports business performance, while also helping to develop robust and scalable finance processes.The successful candidate will be naturally curious, confident challenging existing ways of working and motivated by opportunities to improve processes, simplify complexity and influence outcomes.How You'll ContributeIn this role, you will:Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insight that supports better and faster business decisionsSupport the preparation and presentation of financial performance, risks and opportunities to operational and leadership teamsTrack KPIs and business performance against expectations, translating financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendationsSupport budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activitiesAnalyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and areas for improvementContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to develop clear processes, controls and decision frameworksSupport the development of reporting and analytical tools that improve financial visibility and decision-makingAssist with month-end reporting, management accounts and variance analysisWork collaboratively with the wider finance team to deliver accurate, timely and insightful financial informationWhat You'll BringTo succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong foundation in finance together with commercial curiosity, analytical capability and a desire to develop your career.EssentialPart-qualified or actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACAPrevious experience in a Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering or similar roleStrong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial information and turn it into meaningful business insightConfident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholdersStrong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasetsExperience identifying opportunities to improve processes and remove inefficienciesDesirableExperience working within a manufacturing, engineering or other complex operational environmentPrevious experience using SAP or another large-scale ERP systemExperience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planningExperience developing or improving financial reporting and analytical toolsWhat's on offerAs well as the opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation, you'll receive a competitive benefits package including:Competitive salary dependent on experienceCompany-wide bonus schemeGenerous pension scheme, with enhanced employer contributionsLife Assurance25 days' holiday plus bank holidaysIncome protectionShopping discountsCycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA collaborative and dynamic working environmentOngoing learning and development opportunitiesDevelop Your CareerThis role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is looking to progress toward a Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner position.You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, operational decision-making, financial planning, performance management and continuous improvement, while continuing to develop your technical and commercial finance skills.Our client is committed to supporting career development and providing opportunities to learn, grow and take on greater responsibility. With an international organisation and a wide range of career paths, your next move could take you further than you expect #J-18808-Ljbffr