Assistant Finance Manager Coventry CV4 £30 -38k DOE We are currently recruiting for a longstanding client with an exciting opportunity to recruit a new Finance role into their structure. You will enjoy a really broad role with split responsibility across 2 separate business entities; working closely with the Finance Manager on a broad range of core financial management activities and operating as a key Business Partner to the CEO of an entrepreneurial SME business; taking the lead role in all finance matters and nuturing a positive working relationship. This is a great first Finance Business Partner role for someone looking to build upon their experience in Commercial/Transactional Finance or Accountancy and work in true partnership with business operations. Key Responsibilities Develop and nuture positive working relationships with key stakeholders, up to C-suite level Oversee cash management, reconcile accounts, update spreadsheets and make weekly postings Support the month end process Preparation and posting of monthly recharges and stock balances Support the annual statutory audit process Raise sales invoices Undertake credit control activity Monitor and oversee queries within the Finance email inbox Deal with invoice queries General support to the Finance Manager to include contributing ideas to the finance strategy and adhoc projects Drive positive working relationships at all levels with colleagues and key stakeholders across the business Key Skills & Experience Experienced in a similar Finance role Skills in relationship management, able to respond efficiently to changing demands with the ability to challenge others’ thinking where necessary Ideally experience of working across different business subsidaries Flexible approach, willing to take on tasks relating to accountancy alongside transactional finance duties Ability to work on own initiative Strong systems knowledge; Microsoft Office, Excel and experience using a finance system