Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Financial Controller

SF Recruitment are working with a Coventry based manufacturing business in the recruitment of an Assistant Financial Controller

Key duties:

Act as a core member of the plant Finance and Management team, providing robust financial support, insight, and challenge.

Partner closely with the Financial Controller to deliver accurate and timely internal and group reporting, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines and financial governance.

Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, covering P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.

Lead and develop a small finance team, with responsibility for performance management, coaching, and succession planning.

Take full ownership of Free Cash Flow forecasting, tracking, and reporting.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial controls and operational finance processes.

Prepare and maintain schedules for judgmental reserves and accrued liabilities.

Perform SOX control testing and reviews, presenting outcomes and recommendations to senior finance leadership.

Review preliminary balance sheet reconciliations and ensure issues are resolved promptly.

Calculate and monitor warranty exposure, including provisioning.

Conduct detailed product profitability analysis and support commercial decision-making.

Manage month-end close activities, including variance analysis and performance commentary.

Report plant financial performance (actuals, budgets, forecasts, and variance bridges) using Hyperion.

Act as a key contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audit cycles.

Review and approve site headcount reporting.

Maintain, review, and enhance internal control frameworks, including quarterly SOX requirements.

Support the planning and execution of biannual stock counts.

Assist with ad hoc finance projects and provide wider team support as required.

The Role Offers:

High visibility within site leadership

Opportunity to influence operational and financial performance

Scope to develop leadership capability and process ownership within a complex manufacturing environment

£70,000-£80,000

This role is seeking a qualified accountant with previous experience within the manufacturing sector