Assistant Financial Controller

Rotork plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a proactive Assistant Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial success by collaborating closely with operational teams and driving strategic decision-making. You will lead a talented team, manage essential finance tasks, and ensure compliance while preparing budgets and forecasts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a significant impact, this position is the perfect fit for you, offering the chance to grow and develop within a supportive and innovative company culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent finance focused subject.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a comparable business.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to integrate Finance and drive strategic decisions.
• Lead a team, manage finance tasks, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Assistant Financial Controller to help shape our financial success. You will work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting, drive efficiencies, support strategic decisions, and embed Finance as a true business partner.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Partnering: Collaborate with operational teams to integrate Finance within the business and drive strategic decision-making.
2. Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of seven, providing coaching and performance management.
3. Operational: Manage day-to-day finance tasks, including invoicing, AR, AP, GL, cost accounting, and payroll. Assist with monthly accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
4. Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance, assist with year-end processes, and support internal controls.
5. Budgeting: Help prepare and submit annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic business environment. If you're ready for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Critical Competencies for Success

1. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
2. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work and achieves results.
3. A team player, with the ability to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively.
4. Clear and effective communication, both internally and externally.
5. Absolute integrity; trusted and respected.
6. Problem solving.

Ideal Experience / Skills

1. A degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent finance focused subject and/or a professional finance qualification.
2. Proven experience of working in a similar role and/or at an equivalent level in a comparable business.
3. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (pivot tables, vlookups).
4. Experience of working in manufacturing or a similar industry sector would be highly beneficial.
5. Fluent in written and spoken English.

Additional Personal Characteristics

1. Can-do attitude and the ability to learn quickly.
2. Willing to travel internationally and comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment.