Assistant Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Financial Controller in Coventry to join a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector. The role involves preparing management accounts, managing budgets, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong communication and problem-solving skills, working in a collaborative environment. The company offers significant growth opportunities and values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Manufacturing sector.
• Strong communication skills to share information effectively.
• Proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Manage budgets and work closely with the Engineering Director on financial data.
• Oversee budgets and control expenditures, providing profitability status to management.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Robert Walters - Assistant Financial Controller - Permanent - Coventry - £60,000-£65,000 per annum

Job title:

Assistant Financial Controller

Salary:

£60,000-£65,000 per annum

Location:

Coventry

Hours:

Full time

Role details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Controller to join a highly respected organisation in Coventry, supporting the financial operations of a leading technical centre within the manufacturing sector. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced finance professionals and leaders, providing essential support in month-end closure, forecasting, and budget management. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis, collaborating with both local and international teams in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Controller

1. Prepare monthly management accounts as part of the UK Finance team, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted within required deadlines.
2. Manage budgets by reporting monthly results, preparing forecasts and budgets, and working closely with the Engineering Director to review financial data.
3. Oversee budgets by controlling expenditures, tracking monthly activity, conducting reviews with Program Managers, and reporting profitability status to management.
4. Produce comprehensive programme status reports that incorporate historical and forecast data to provide clear insights into project profitability.
5. Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
6. Prepare quarterly attest schedules for submission to divisional finance as part of corporate compliance requirements.

What the successful candidate will bring

1. Fully qualified accountant
2. Experience within the Manufacturing sector.
3. Strong communication skills enabling effective sharing of information across departments and levels.
4. A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement within a collaborative team environment.

What sets this company apart

This organisation is a global leader committed to quality, innovation, and employee development. With operations spanning multiple countries and serving major clients worldwide, it offers significant opportunities for personal growth within an inclusive environment that values diversity of thought and experience.

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