Assistant Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency seeks an Assistant Financial Controller in Warrington to support financial decision-making and compliance with strong accounting knowledge. Must have 5+ years of experience and solid SAP skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options, promoting career growth within a thriving SME in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on financial experience.
• Solid working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience in a service-based organization is highly desirable.
• Experience with acquisition accounting and post-deal integration is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain scorecards and develop financial reports for decision-making.
• Review and improve internal control processes.
• Assist in compiling Group and statutory financial reports.
• Coordinate with auditors for compliance.
• Ensure procedures are followed for stock checks.

Skills

Hands-on financial experience

Strong accounting knowledge

SAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Lifelong learning and career growth.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits.

About Our Client

The company is an SME within the manufacturing sector, growing quickly through acquisition by providing sustainable productivity solutions.

Job Description

• Maintain scorecards and develop financial reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Review, monitor, and improve internal control processes.
• Assist in compiling and reviewing Group and Statutory financial reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g, Business Services) to ensure seamless financial support.
• Safeguard company assets, with a focus on:
  • Stock: Ensure procedures are followed, stock checks are regular, and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
  • WIP: Maintain control and validation of work-in-progress balances.
• Support acquisition and integration activities:
  • Transition legacy accounting standards to Group compliance.
  • Assist with SAP setup and data extraction for new acquisitions.
  • Reconcile system balances and conduct balance sheet reviews.
  • Develop and implement improved reporting processes pre-integration.
  • Collaborate on integration projects and data analysis.

The Successful Applicant

• A successful Assistant Financial Controller should have:
  Minimum 5 years of hands-on financial experience with strong accounting knowledge and a relevant qualification.
• Solid Working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience in a service-based organisation is highly desirable.
• Experience with acquisition accounting and post-deal integration is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Benefits package
• Growth opportunities