Assistant Financial Controller

Source Appointments Ltd; Area; Sur place; EUR 46 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support financial operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a professional financial qualification and experience in a multi-site environment. Responsibilities include providing financial support, preparing reports, and assisting in budgeting. This full-time position offers competitive pay and various company benefits.

Prestations

Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000

Company pension scheme and life insurance

Free on-site parking

24 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-site business, preferably American-owned.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to all stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Provide financial support across accounting, reporting, and planning.
• Assist in the preparation of P&L and cash flow planning across sites.
• Produce reports to summarize and forecast the company’s financial position.
• Support the Finance Director with annual budgets and liaising with auditors.
• Review profit margins and oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Advising on operational adjustments according to tax code changes.
• Support the implementation of a new finance system across UK sites.

Connaissances

Strong financial expertise

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Experience with Sage and Efacs systems

Formation

Professional qualification (AAT / CIMA / ACA)

Qualified by experience (QBE)

Description du poste

S17903A – Assistant Financial Controller

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business based in Cannock, with operations across three UK sites. They are seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Finance Director, contributing to the smooth running of financial operations, and influencing business planning and decision-making.

THE ROLE

As Assistant Financial Controller, you will provide financial support across a wide range of responsibilities including accounting, reporting, cash flow management, and planning. You will work closely with the Finance Director to ensure the business meets its financial obligations while driving efficiencies and improvements across processes and systems.

• Assisting in the preparation of P&L and cash flow planning across three UK sites.
• Producing reports to summarise and forecast the company’s financial position, covering income, expenses, and earnings.
• Supporting the Finance Director with annual budgets, operating plans, year-end close, and liaising with external auditors and the US head office.
• Reviewing profit margins across sales and purchasing activities.
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Advising on operational adjustments in line with tax code changes.
• Reviewing and improving finance systems and processes, including supporting the implementation and effective use of a new finance system across all UK sites.

REQUIREMENTS

To succeed in the role of Assistant Financial Controller, you will bring strong financial expertise along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Specifically, you should have:

• Professional qualification (AAT / CIMA / ACA) or be a highly experienced finance professional qualified by experience (QBE).
• Proven experience in a multi-site business; experience within an American-owned organisation would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own projects, as well as collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Experience with Sage and Efacs systems (preferred but not essential).

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week:
• Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm
• Company pension scheme and life insurance
• Free on-site parking
• 24 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

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