Assistant Financial Controller

AD Finance; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing business in Leicester is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to lead its UK finance function. The role involves mentoring the finance team, delivering timely management accounts, and overseeing budgets and compliance. Candidates must be qualified accountants with a robust background in manufacturing finance. This position offers a salary of £65,000 - £75,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualified experience in finance.
• Proven background in manufacturing finance.
• Experience with UK GAAP and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK finance team and drive performance.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cash flow management.
• Drive standard costing analysis and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Cost Control

Compliance

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Assistant Financial Controller - Manufacturing | Leicester | £65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A highly profitable, well-backed global manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and ambitious Assistant Financial Controller to lead its UK finance function. This is a key appointment for a growing subsidiary of a major US-headquartered group, with ambitious growth plans over the next couple of years.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UK finance team, providing mentoring and driving high performance.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and UK GAAP statutory reporting.
• Oversee annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow management.
• Drive standard costing analysis, reporting and variance commentary.
• Ensure robust SOX testing and internal control compliance in line with US parent company standards.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to support decision-making and improve cost control.
• Support UK GAAP adjustments, particularly around pensions, with group guidance and support.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience.
• Proven background in manufacturing finance , including standard c...