Assistant Financial Controller

Jcb View All; Staffordshire Moorlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

In-house doctor

In-house dentist

ULEV car scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company pension

33 days holiday

Job summary

JCB is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join its Finance team in the UK. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, while guiding a team of five and driving process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a qualified accountant and strong Excel skills, with experience in SAP and a track record of delivering robust financial insight to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading, developing or mentoring a team of five.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to work with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reporting in line with Group requirements.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Analyse actuals vs forecasts and budgets, identify variances and trends.
• Produce detailed financial commentary for management teams.
• Lead monthly forecasting and rolling 12-month forecast with stakeholders.
• Coordinate annual budgeting and develop robust financial plans.
• Partner with operational and support teams to provide financial insight for decision-making.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Assistant Financial Controller to join our Finance team. As a key member of the Business Unit Finance function, you will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to provide accurate financial information, support business decision-making and help drive sustained profitable growth. Acting as a trusted finance partner to operational and support teams, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate reporting, forecasting and budgeting activities in line with Group Finance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, challenging existing processes and driving continuous improvement. The role offers significant exposure across the business and excellent opportunities for future development. What does this role involve day to day?

• Preparing monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reporting in line with the Group Accounting Calendar.
• Completing key balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
• Analysing actual performance against forecasts and budgets, identifying key variances and trends.
• Producing detailed financial commentary and performance updates for business management teams.
• Leading the monthly forecasting process and maintaining a rolling 12-month forecast in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Coordinating the annual budgeting process, ensuring robust financial plans are developed across the business.
• Partnering with operational and support teams to provide financial insight and support commercial decision‑making.
• Supporting cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the business.
• Driving improvements in financial processes, controls and reporting efficiencies.
• Managing and supporting a team of five, providing guidance, development and day‑to‑day leadership.
• You're a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• You have experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a fast‑paced business environment.
• You possess strong Excel skills and are confident working with large volumes of financial data.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems would be beneficial.
• You have strong analytical skills and can interpret financial information to support business decision‑making.
• You're highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• You have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• You're confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• You're proactive and enjoy challenging the status quo, identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• You have experience leading, developing or mentoring team members and enjoy supporting the growth of others.
• This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care.
• competitive salary
• 33 days' holiday
• company pension
• onsite gym
• in-house doctor
• in-house dentist
• ULEV car scheme
• JCB Rewards Hub discounts with high street retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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