Assistant Financial Controller

Alexander Daniels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller for a 6-month contract in Coventry. The role involves providing financial support, overseeing reports, and managing a team. Responsibilities include budget preparation, cash flow management, and ensuring financial governance. The ideal candidate will have strong reporting skills, experience in financial management, and the ability to lead a team effectively. This position offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvements and collaborate with operational teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial support and control.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial support and control for Coventry site.
• Prepare budgets and financial statements.
• Manage month-end close activities, including variance analysis.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget preparation

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Cash flow management

Tools

Hyperion

Job description

Alexander Daniels are working with a well known company based in Coventry, they are recruiting for an assistant financial controller for a period of 6 months.

This position plays a key role within the Plant Finance and Management team, providing financial support, oversight, and control for the Coventry plant. The role partners closely with the Financial Controller and wider operational teams to ensure robust reporting, strong financial governance, and continuous improvement across all finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a core member of the Plant Finance and Management team, delivering financial support and control for the Coventry site.
• Support the Financial Controller with all corporate and internal reporting requirements, ensuring deadlines, accuracy, and completeness are consistently met.
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets, short‑term forecasts, and full financial statements including P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet.
• Lead and develop a team of three direct reports.
• Oversee key KPIs, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ageing performance.
• Take full ownership of Free Cash Flow forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial controls and wider operational processes.
• Prepare and review Judgmental Reserves Schedules and Accrued Liabilities reporting.
• Conduct SOX testing reviews and present findings to the Financial Controller.
• Perform preliminary balance sheet reconciliation reviews.
• Calculate and manage warranty exposure and related provisions.
• Deliver product profitability analysis and associated reviews.
• Manage month‑end close activities, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Report plant performance (actuals, budgets, forecasts, variance bridges) using Hyperion.
• Collaborate with external auditors during year‑end and interim audit cycles.
• Review and approve headcount submissions.
• Maintain, review, and implement internal controls, including quarterly SOX testing.
• Support the development of direct reports, enabling personal growth, professional progression, and long‑term succession planning.
• Assist the Financial Controller with the management of bi‑annual stock‑takes.
• Complete ad hoc tasks as required.
• Provide support to other team members when needed.