The role
Our client is looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Controller role supporting the FC across a number of high volume manufacturing business units, with around £100m turnover. The position combines strong technical accounting and reporting with people leadership, providing robust financial control, insight, and support across month-end, forecasting, audit, and compliance.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the month end close, including accruals, variance analysis, and forecast vs actual reporting.
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Preparation of management accounts, forecasts, and balance sheet reviews across 2 Business Units
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Line management and development of 3 finance team members, ensuring delivery to deadlines and high standards
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Preparation and upload of TB and statistical data into HFM
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Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations to SOX standards
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Fixed asset and Capex tracking
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Year-end audit pack preparation and liaison with external auditors
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Weekly cashflow forecasting and variance analysis
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Support standard costing, price variance analysis, and purchasing savings reporting
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Stock counts, and continuous process improvement
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Provide cover for the Financial Controller when required
About you
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Qualified or finalist CIMA / ACCA
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Strong month-end, reporting, and forecasting experience
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Proven people management experience
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Manufacturing experience essential or from a fast paced industry
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Advanced Excel skills
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Confident, organised, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced operational environment
