CIMA Assistant Finance Business Partner Apprentice

Business Partner to Operations to drive financial performance and efficiency.  
Areas of focus include:

Monthly P&L review meetings - providing effective challenge and monitoring adherence to action plans.  Tracking cost price changes and evaluating the impact on margin.  Analysis of standard costs.  Production and Facilities efficiencies.  Analysing the financial impact of outsourcing options and procurement.  Factory downtime/uptime and headcount utilisation.  Capex reviews.  Detailed understanding of logistics costs.  Stock analysis and reporting.  Operations KPI reporting.  Assistance with year-end audit to include stock valuation/provision (incl. journal postings) and labour and overhead recovery. 

Business Partner to Commercial to provide financial insights that drive decision-making and business performance. Areas of focus include: 
Responsibility for creation and maintenance of inter-company price lists.

Training:

Accounting And Taxation Professional Apprenticeship Level 7. If you’re looking to develop your accountancy skills to lead finance departments or provide management accounting consultancy, CIMA is your ticket.  
 
CIMA is split into Certificate, a standalone ‘beginner’ qualification, and Professional, which is split into three levels: Operational, Management, and Strategic.  
 
The Certificate in Business Accounting is your starting point if you're new to accountancy. 
 
 You'll learn the fundamentals of business economics, financial accounting, management accounting, and ethical considerations of commercial activity.  
 
Operational teaches you about organisational management, costs and analysis used in production, and financial reporting and taxation.  
 
Management equips you with the skills to perform advanced management accounting and advanced financial reporting tasks. Strategic develops your leadership and strategic management abilities and teaches you about risk management and financial strategy. 

Training Outcome:

Possible opportunity to step into Finance Business Partner role once fully qualified. Expected salary on successful completion of all modules and EPA will be circa £40,000 per annum.  
 

Employer Description:
At ACO Technologies, we are more than just a company; we are a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers dedicated to shaping the future of water management solutions.Industry Leadership: ACO Technologies is a top name in water management solutions, known for our high-quality products and systems.Whilst this role is based in the UK, ACO operate in multiple countries, solving diverse challenges.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts TBA.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative