Assistant Financial Controller — Hybrid, Lead Month-End

Cumberland Farms UK; Horwich; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working – up to 2 days

Salary sacrifice schemes

Enhanced leave

Shopping / gym benefits

Volunteer day

On-site parking

Dress Down Fridays

Eye test

Job summary

Cumberland Farms UK is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller at our Horwich head office. You will support day-to-day financial control, deliver timely month-end reporting, and oversee balance sheet activity while coordinating statutory statements and year-end audits.

You will lead a Finance team, provide coaching, strengthen controls, and collaborate with Shared Services to ensure accuracy and robust processes. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with post-qualification experience.
• Strong month-end reporting experience and robust financial controls.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and deliver timely statutory reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Qube is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller with daily financial control and reporting, ensuring timely month-end closes.
• Lead a Finance team, providing direction and coaching to develop capability.
• Oversee balance sheet activities, reconciliations and resolution of items.
• Assist in preparation of statutory financial statements and coordinate year-end audit requirements.
• Oversee local statutory reporting and cash flow reporting with insightful variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Shared Services and wider Finance teams to resolve accounting queries.

Skills

Month-end reporting

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

Qube

Job description

Cumberland Farms UK is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller at our Horwich head office. You will support day-to-day financial control, deliver timely month-end reporting, and oversee balance sheet activity while coordinating statutory statements and year-end audits.

You will lead a Finance team, provide coaching, strengthen controls, and collaborate with Shared Services to ensure accuracy and robust processes. Hybrid working is available.