Finance Assistant Manager (Retail Transport)

TL;DR

Finance Assistant Manager (Retail Transport): Managing financial reporting and control processes for retail transport subsidiaries with an accent on statutory accounting, SOX compliance, and risk management. Focus on driving continuous improvement through automation and building collaborative partnerships across the Central Finance team.

Location: Must be based in Bristol with a hybrid work pattern (at least 40% of time in the office).

Salary: £44,901 – £49,890

Company

A leading UK-based financial services group committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, focused on building the future of finance.

What you will do

• Ensure timely and accurate daily, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting.
• Support the delivery of statutory accounts for transport subsidiaries in collaboration with external auditors.
• Maintain a robust control environment, including SOX compliance and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives to enhance data quality.
• Partner with the wider business to provide insightful financial analysis and reporting.
• Support transformation projects in collaboration with platform teams.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to commute to Bristol for hybrid office attendance.
• Working towards a professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial control and statutory reporting.
• Understanding of IFRS accounting standards and legal entity structures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and automation tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive share schemes including free shares.
• 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits package and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supportive environment with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.