Assistant Financial Controller

Staging It; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency within their Finance team. This role involves managing a team, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance within a global context. The ideal candidate will be professionally qualified with strong Excel skills and experience in a similar finance role, ideally in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a finance role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly accounts and conduct variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Lead and develop a team of six finance professionals.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Controller to join our Finance team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in financial reporting, operational efficiency, and business partnering during a time of transformation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly accounts and conduct variance analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Lead and develop a team of six finance professionals
• Drive process improvements and financial controls
• Collaborate with departments to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
  
  

About You

• Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and experience of MS Dynamics 365 would be a benefit
• Experience in a similar finance role; manufacturing experience a plus
• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage deadlines and support change in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to travel occasionally and work in a global setting
  
  

Why Apply?

You'll join a business that values financial insight as a key part of its future. This role offers the chance to lead, improve, and make an impact.

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