Assistant Financial Controller
SF Recruitment are working with a Coventry based manufacturing business in the recruitment of an Assistant Financial Controller
Act as a core member of the plant Finance and Management team, providing robust financial support, insight, and challenge.
Partner closely with the Financial Controller to deliver accurate and timely internal and group reporting, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines and financial governance.
Lead and develop a small finance team, with responsibility for performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial controls and operational finance processes.
Perform SOX control testing and reviews, presenting outcomes and recommendations to senior finance leadership.
Review preliminary balance sheet reconciliations and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
Conduct detailed product profitability analysis and support commercial decision-making.
Manage month-end close activities, including variance analysis and performance commentary.
Report plant financial performance (actuals, budgets, forecasts, and variance bridges) using Hyperion.
Act as a key contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audit cycles.
Support the planning and execution of biannual stock counts.
Assist with ad hoc finance projects and provide wider team support as required.
Opportunity to influence operational and financial performance