Robert Walters - Financial Controller - Permanent - Coventry - Hybrid - £80,000-£85,000 per annum
Job title: Financial Controller
Location: Coventry
Salary: £80,000-£85,000 per annum
Hours: Full time
Role details
An exciting opportunity has come up for a Financial Controller to join a global leader in the automotive market. Working closely with both the Finance and wider Management teams, this role plays a key part in supporting operational performance and helping shape strategic decision-making across the business. Leading a team of six, you'll take ownership of core financial operations, including month-end close, forecasting, variance analysis and the preparation of key reporting such as P&L, cash flow and balance sheet reporting for senior stakeholders. Alongside this, you'll ensure all internal and corporate reporting is delivered accurately and on time, while maintaining strong financial governance through SOX compliance, balance sheet reconciliations and support with both interim and year-end audits. This role also offers the opportunity to make a wider impact across the business, driving continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening controls and enhancing financial processes.
Responsibilities of the Financial Controller
* Collaborate closely with both Finance and Management teams to provide comprehensive support to operations and strategic objectives.
* Ensure all corporate and internal financial reports are prepared accurately and delivered on time to meet organisational requirements.
* Oversee month-end closing activities, conduct detailed variance analysis, and lead the financial forecasting process to inform decision-making.
* Conduct SOX testing procedures as well as thorough Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
* Prepare and present profit & loss statements, cash flow analyses, and balance sheet reports to senior stakeholders with clarity and precision.
* Monitor key financial performance indicators such as Accounts Receivable and Payable to maintain strong financial health across the business.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening financial controls and streamlining business processes throughout the centre.
* Work collaboratively with external auditors during year-end and interim audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.
* Support the professional development of six direct reports through coaching, mentoring, and active involvement in succession planning initiatives.
What the successful candidate will bring
* Fully qualified accountant
* Experience in automotive or manufacturing (essential)
* Advanced Excel skills
* Excellent communication
What sets this company apart
This is an opportunity to join a global, market leading automotive manufacturing business operating at the forefront of the sector. With a footprint spanning dozens of countries and a workforce in the hundreds of thousands, the organisation partners with many of the world's most recognised brands, giving you exposure to truly international projects and cutting-edge technology.
What really sets this business apart is its position at the intersection of innovation and scale. The company designs and delivers advanced systems that shape the future of mobility. From a career perspective, the business offers the stability and backing of a well-established, multi-billion-dollar organisation, alongside clearly defined progression pathways and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.
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