Clipper Logistics is one of the leading retail fulfilment businesses in the UK. With ability and agility at our core, our cutting edge operations allows us to provide world class customer service to customers such as John Lewis, River Island, Marks & Spencer and PrettyLittleThing.com We really care about our employees and recognise that without capable individuals working together as a unit, we would not be where we are today. We therefore offer a host of developmental and progression opportunities to ensure we nurture our people, allowing them to grow with us. Our Raven Mill site in Oldham is one of our most recent acquisitions. Boasting the prestigious Shop Direct contract, it is a big operation with a large team of people. We are now looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to support the site. Key Accountabilities of the role; To produce weekly management information, and monthly packs, relating to separate site contracts To process internal cross charges and Clipper trial balances To provide and interpret financial information relative to separate contracts To monitor cost flows and to identify future trends To evaluate ways to cut costs and present viable options to the Finance Manager/ GM To manage budgets and provide accurate information and costing; providing a detailed variance analysis breakdown against Budget/Forecast. To process figures to identify shared gain To ensure that all purchase orders and supplier invoices are logged and processed To hold petty cash and manage expenditure of sundries To ensure data and information is kept confidential at all times To undertake all other tasks as reasonably requested by the Finance Manager & Site Manager KPI To ensure Customer KPI reports are completed accurately and timely To produce reports as required by the Finance Manager and Site Manager People To liaise with Finance Manager, Site Manager and Customer in respect of financial information provision and analysis To seek feedback from site management and site partners (agencies etc.) in respect of accuracy and timeliness of information To participate in Customer meetings regarding financial analysis and budgets To undertake all other tasks as reasonably requested by senior management / directors Specific Skills / Experience required for the role Previous experience working in an accountancy function Computer literate, good experience MS Office packages Advanced excel skills including the ability to use formulas to a good standard Good analytical skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Ability to effectively communicate with people at levels Excellent organisational and planning skills Good communicator - verbal and written Self -motivated and works under own initiative Flexible with the ability to embrace change and adapt to a rapidly changing environment Qualifications & Experience Part Qualified (CIMA or equivalent) required From degree programmes, ILM qualifications and various vocational courses, Clipper can offer you a personalised development toolkit to ensure you are getting the most out of your journey with us. As well as nurturing your career, we also want you to get the most from your down time, so as a Clipper employee you will have access to Perkbox, which offers a range of discounts and offers on travel, retail, health and well-being services.