Senior Financial Accountant

LEAR CORPORATION; Redditch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAR CORPORATION in Redditch is looking for a skilled financial professional to ensure strong financial governance and support SOX compliance. The role includes managing stock valuations, delivering accurate financial reporting, and leading internal control activities.

The ideal candidate will have a recognized accountancy qualification and strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and SOX/internal controls, with advanced Excel skills. You will contribute to continuous improvement in finance processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and SOX/internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and strong overall IT skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support SOX compliance reporting, investigations, and internal control testing activities.
• Manage SOX documentation, ensuring proper filing and retention of compliance evidence.
• Lead stock valuation processes, including excess and obsolete inventory analysis.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, including free cash flow forecasting and group submissions.
• Coordinate month-end close, forecast, and budget reporting in line with corporate deadlines.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Tax Preparation

Technical Accounting

Ethical Standards And Conduct

Variance Analysis

Accountability

Balancing (Ledger/Billing)

Critical Thinking

Report Writing

Account Analysis

Payroll Processing

Education

Recognized accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (e.g., BPCS, IBM iSeries/AS400)

Job description

Job Description

This role sits within the Finance function and supports the Assistant Financial Controller and Financial Controller in ensuring strong financial governance and SOX compliance. You play a key role in financial reporting, stock valuation, and process improvement, helping maintain accuracy and control across the site.

Responsibilities

Support SOX compliance reporting, investigations, and internal control testing activities. Manage SOX documentation, ensuring proper filing and retention of compliance evidence. Lead stock valuation processes, including excess and obsolete inventory analysis. Manage standard costing for raw materials and finished goods valuation roll-ups. Deliver accurate financial reporting, including free cash flow forecasting and group submissions. Review AP, AR, and cash positions, resolving issues and escalating queries appropriately. Coordinate month‑end close, forecast, and budget reporting in line with corporate deadlines. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and continuously improve finance processes and controls.

Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Tax Preparation
• Technical Accounting
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Variance Analysis
• Accountability
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Critical Thinking
• Report Writing
• Account Analysis
• Payroll Processing

Experience Requirements

• Recognized accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and SOX/internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and strong overall IT skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., BPCS, IBM iSeries/AS400) and financial systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.