£40K A fantastic opportunity has arisen to develop your career with a growing company situated within the centre of Cardiff. You will need to be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant with previous experience of improving business results and adding value to the company. The Role: You will be reporting to the Head of Management Information in the Finance Department with preparation of budgets, forecasts and periodic managements accounts within strict deadlines. You will need to attend regular meetings with relevant senior management and provide them with management information that will ensure that budget targets are met. The role will also identify current and future risks and opportunities (financial & non-financial) and report in a manner that allows informed decision-making to be made. All this contributes to the business meeting its financial performance targets, grant agreement obligations and statutory accounting requirements. You will be responsible for the following areas: Preparation of periodic management information and commentaries for assigned functional area, including usage of dashboards, analytics and infographics. Business partnering the wider business to inform better decision making and preparing relevant management information, relevant reports, costing, business cases and analysis. Production of comprehensive annual budget and forecasts for assigned area of responsibility, including relevant P&L, balance sheet and cash flow impacts. Independently conduct monthly review meetings with budget holders, to act as the key point of contact for all finance issues for budget holders, and to support them with business cases. Periodic presentation of financial performance, forecasts and budget variances for area of responsibility, including financial opportunities and risks. Challenge current ways of working, driving efficiencies and cost savings wherever possible. Review of monthly commitments and preparation of periodic reconciliations including timely follow up on any queries. Management of direct/indirect reports (as applicable), who will support the Finance Business Partners in delivering their responsibilities. Ad-hoc duties / analysis as required, to provide support to Finance management and senior leadership teams Prepare relevant information for year-end group and statutory audits and assist with any queries. The Successful Candidate: ? Proven financial and commercial acumen ? High numeric and analytical skills with a attention to detail ? Strong, dynamic team player ? Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically ? Pro-active and energetic approach ? Ability to analyse and evaluate information in a clear and concise way ? Excellent inter personal skills with proven ability to influence internal and external parties ? Self-motivated with an ability to effectively plan and organise own work