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Job TitleLevel 3 Finance AssistantResponsible toFinance ManagerLocationLondonDepartmentFinanceOverall Purpose of the RoleWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant L3 to join our team in Restaurant Associates. You will be responsible for providing and supporting the delivery of a robust, pro-active financial information and control service to the Finance and Operating Teams. Through effective business partnering, the role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to any commercial activities undertaken.Key AccountabilitiesPURPOSE: Commercial SupportThe role provides high-quality commercial and operational financial support to the Head of Operations’ patch, ensuring strong decision-making, effective risk management, and delivery of business performanceBusiness partnering with key financial and non-financial stakeholders, enabling data-driven insight and supporting successful operational outcomesAttend designated site and client meetings, presenting financial performance and analysis as requiredDelivering proactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support business unit decision makingUnderstand and manage the financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and other contract mechanisms – and ongoing business performanceUnderstand and highlight the financial risks and opportunities arising from balance sheet maintenancePERFORMANCEHelp prepare key business reporting such as month end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, cash analysis and other ad-hoc analysis to be discussed at monthly reviewAssist in training of operational teams in the use of business reporting to understand and improve their financial performance. Power BI experience is favourable, looking at enhanced reporting for the operational teamsMonthly balance sheet review for area of responsibility, escalating key risks/ opportunities to senior stakeholdersPromote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing, active management of debt ledgers and timely resolution of queriesSupport with the budgeting and forecasting process by consolidating the budget, understanding variances and preparing the budget presentation for senior stakeholdersSupport with completion of documentation for client tenders, negotiations and capital expenditure appraisalsSupport operational teams with understanding actions required on mobilisation and ensure that these are executed in line with timetableYou will ensure health and safety of all colleagues within the business and report any incidents via the approved company processesPEOPLE: Relationship ManagementWorking effectively as part of a teamBuilding relationships with key stakeholders Candidate Requirements: Key Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssentialActively studying Accountant in CIMA/ACCA/ACA or QBEExperience of management accounting inclusive of accounting adjustments, producing reports/analysis to support commercial decision making Analytical and with a high level of attention to detail Experience of business partnering non-finance professionals to support the delivery of sound financial information Full P&L and Balance Sheet exposureDesirableAbility to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environmentExcel Macros and VBAExperience of SAP and reporting toolsPower BIPerformance StandardsExcellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically - to both finance and non-finance peoplePro-active and energetic approach Ability to analyse and evaluate information conciselyExcellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence internal and external partiesSelf-motivated team player with an ability to effectively plan and organise own workAbility to take on a broad spectrum of work under pressure and to deliver in agreed timescalesLeadership behavioursCommunication – ability to work well with peersCan Do – Finds new / quicker ways of meeting goals, shows conviction in own judgement and decisions, responds quickly under pressure and overcomes hurdles to achieve targetsShare Success – Provides task related feedback to do the job effectively and provides excellent service. Passion for Quality – Sets demanding performance expectations, sets priorities to maximise benefits, tracks the commercial implications of a situation in a step by step wayWin through Teamwork – Pursues friendly relationships with colleagues and clients, makes contact with colleagues across the organisation and shares own knowledge and insight and displays a high level of energy and commitment to the role and organisation, building trust with various stakeholdersEmbrace Diversity – Listens to others and values their contributions, receptive to new and builds on ideas and acts in ethical and socially responsible manner