Financial Controller FTC

About the Business

We have a great opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Coventry on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to go permanent. This is a key, hands‑on role within a fast‑paced finance team and would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to step up and make an immediate impact.

As a Financial Controller
, your main duties include:

• Support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and control.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and management accounts across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring strong day‑to‑day performance.
• Own cash flow forecasting and monitor key working capital KPIs.
• Manage month‑end processes, including variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Support internal controls and compliance activity, including audit and review work.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.
• Provide commercial analysis to support operational and product performance.
• Assist with stock‑related processes and other ad hoc finance projects as required.

Based on site in Coventry
, this Financial Controller role sits within a fast‑paced, high‑performing finance team in a large, well‑established manufacturing business. The environment is hands‑on and collaborative, offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and a genuine opportunity for progression for someone looking to develop their career in a complex, growing organisation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Excellent IT skills, with strong Excel capability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with internal audit and/or control reviews

• Opportunity to join a large, well‑established business with a strong market presence
• 6‑month fixed‑term contract with a genuine opportunity to go permanent
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Exposure to a fast‑paced, dynamic working environment
• Opportunity for career development and progression

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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