Job Description

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Location

Cardiff, GB#

Department Name

DN Head of Finance Western & Wales (455130) G2#

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Brief Description

Assist and support the provision of a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to the business areas.#

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

1. Support the provision of consolidated results of business plans, results and forecasts.


2. Assist in the analysis of periodic financial performance of individual business units against objectives (including budgets and forecasts).


3. Prepare and distribute appropriate financial reports to budget holders to support financial control and aid performance management and target achievement.


4. Assist in the provision of investment/project accounting services as required.


5. Promulgate awareness of financial and corporate governance standards, and support and monitor compliance.


6. Assist in supporting the timely collection of business unit debts and payment of business unit creditors.


7. Support the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to the business areas.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

EssentialKnowledge of current accounting standards
Commitment to working towards an accountancy qualification
Advanced Excel skills

DesirableExperience in management accounting role
Financial management systems experience #

How to apply (External)

Salary

: Circa 28,000 per annum

Closing date

: 17th November 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted. There are 2 positions available.



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