Assistant Financial Controller

Insite Finance

Coventry

On-site

GBP 67,500 - 72,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager in Coventry. This role involves managing financial operations for engineering projects and providing insights for business decisions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with advanced Excel skills and a background in operational finance. Excellent career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

  • Background in operational finance within engineering or technical services preferred.
  • Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
  • Excellent deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with senior managers to provide financial insights.
  • Lead monthly management accounts preparation.
  • Produce comprehensive reports and maintain financial systems.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
Advanced Excel skills
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated with attention to detail

Tools

HFM/Hyperion

Job description

Senior Commercial Finance Manager - Engineering

Location: Coventry, UK

Salary: £67,500 - £72,500 per annum

Reporting to: Finance Director

About Our Client

Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider serving major industrial and infrastructure clients globally. With operations across multiple countries and a talented workforce, they deliver innovative engineering services and products across various sectors including energy, construction, and advanced manufacturing.

The Role

We\'re seeking a commercially-minded Senior Finance Manager to take ownership of key engineering projects\' financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to drive financial performance across complex engineering solutions and support critical business decisions in a dynamic technical environment.

You\'ll work closely with operational teams to deliver insights that shape business strategy, while ensuring robust financial controls and reporting standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work directly with senior managers to provide financial insights and support decision-making
  • Lead monthly management accounts preparation and ensure accurate, timely reporting
  • Take ownership of operational budgets, providing monthly analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting
  • Monitor profitability of key projects, working with project managers to track performance
  • Produce comprehensive reports combining historical data and forecasts to assess profitability
  • Maintain financial systems and ensure data accuracy and compliance
  • Complete monthly reconciliations and quarterly reporting requirements
  • Provide financial analysis to support business initiatives and operational improvements
What We\'re Looking For
  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
  • Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
  • Background in operational finance within engineering/technical services environments preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills with financial modeling and analysis experience
  • Familiarity with corporate reporting systems (HFM/Hyperion advantageous)
  • Strong communication skills to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
  • Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and deadline management
What\'s On Offer
  • Competitive salary £67,500 - £72,500
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Excellent career development opportunities within a global organization
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects
  • Stable, established business with strong market position

This role offers genuine progression opportunities for the right candidate, with exposure to senior leadership and involvement in key business decisions.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
  • Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
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