Finance Operations Assistant

Job Role - Finance Operations Assistant
Location - London - Hybrid
Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 DOE

The Role
 
Our client is looking for an organised and proactive Finance Operations Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing the financial performance of important client accounts ensuring everything runs smoothly, accurately and profitably.
 
You will be the go-to person for finance-related matters across your assigned projects, working closely with Project Directors, regional leadership teams and Head Office Finance. If you enjoy working with numbers, spotting trends, improving processes and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, this could be a great opportunity for you.
 
What You'll Be Doing Financial Management & Reporting
 
Setting up and maintaining contracts and projects in Dynamics 365, including charge rates and forecasts
Leading monthly, quarterly and annual forecast reviews with Project Directors and leadership teams
Analysing financial performance and explaining any variances
Keeping financial data accurate and up to date
Reviewing utilisation data to provide performance insights
Preparing monthly invoices and billing reports
Producing financial reports for external clients
Responding to finance queries from operational teams
Reconciling financial data and carrying out quality checks
Supporting internal and external reporting, audits, and profitability reviews  Operational Finance Support
 
Managing intercompany agreements, invoices and purchase orders
Overseeing subcontractor purchase orders and verifying invoices
Collating and managing client timesheets for invoicing
Supporting Credit Control with payment queries and escalations
Ensuring compliance with SOX controls where applicable  What Our Client is Looking For Skills & Competencies
 
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.)
A solutions-focused mindset with excellent attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines
Clear and confident communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
A proactive, flexible and adaptable approach

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus  Qualifications & Experience
 
Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong background in finance or accountancy roles

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and management accounts
Experience using financial management systems (ideally Dynamics 365)
Experience using Power BI reporting tools
Comfortable working in diverse, multicultural and multi-partner environments