Assistant Financial Controller

Gleeson Recruitment Group; City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end manufacturing firm in Wolverhampton is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to enhance financial operations and ensure compliance. The role requires ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification, significant experience in financial control, and excellent analytical skills. You will enjoy a flexible working environment with remote work options and leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior finance team members.

Qualifications

• Must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience in financial control, reporting, and analysis within a manufacturing or similar industry setting.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of financial control and reporting processes.
• Manage and streamline month-end closing activities.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements and variance analyses.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in financial software

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-starter initiative

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Gleeson Recruitment Group are exclusively supporting a high-end manufacturing business in Wolverhampton, who are looking to appoint an Assistant Financial Controller, in a newly created position.

You will bolster our client's financial operations and drive strategic insights. This role is pivotal in maintaining robust financial controls, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiencies.

You will benefit from working within a flexible working environment, with flexible start and finish times and 2 days a week working from home.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial Oversight: Take charge of financial control and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Month-end Processes: Manage and streamline month-end closing activities to meet deadlines and support timely financial reporting.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare comprehensive financial statements and variance analyses to provide clear insights into business performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments across the organisation to optimise financial processes and support strategic decision-making.
• Performance Improvement: Contribute to driving operational efficiencies and performance improvements through financial insights and analysis.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop junior finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and excellence.

Requirements for the position:

• Qualifications: Must be either ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience: Proven experience in financial control, reporting, and analysis within a manufacturing or similar industry setting.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments and senior management.
• Initiative: Self-starter with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.

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