Assistant Financial Controller

Michael Page; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support financial operations and reporting in Birmingham. This role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing financial insights. Candidates should hold ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and possess strong financial analysis skills. The position offers a competitive daily rate of £350.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends and variances.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with various departments to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Manage accounts reconciliation and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Oversee the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Assist in audits and ensure all required documentation is prepared and available.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting tools

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reconciliation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Financial Controller to support financial operations and reporting within the engineering sector. The role is based in Birmingham and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting expertise.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the industrial and manufacturing industry and is known for its specialised products and services. They are committed to delivering high-quality solutions and maintaining a strong presence in their sector.

Description

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends and variances.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with various departments to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Manage accounts reconciliation and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Oversee the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Assist in audits and ensure all required documentation is prepared and available.

Profile

A successful Assistant Financial Controller should have:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation processes.

Job Offer

• A competitive daily rate of £350 per day