An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Controller to join a leader in the Automotive Industry. This role offers you the chance to take ownership of the financial management for a key technical entity, ensuring accurate month-end closure, forecasting, and reporting. You will partner closely with the Financial Controller to oversee budgets, delivering clear financial insights to local Managers and senior finance stakeholders across the UK and Europe.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Controller
* Take ownership of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission into corporate systems.
* Manage budgets—reporting monthly results, preparing forecasts and budgets, and partnering with the Director to provide analysis and feedback on performance.
* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate standards.
* Prepare quarterly corporate schedules for submission to divisional finance teams.
* Support ad hoc financial projects and analysis to drive decision-making and process improvement.
What the successful candidate will bring
* Fully qualified accountant.
* Previous exposure to the automotive industry or manufacturing sector preferred.
* Proven experience in preparing management accounts, managing budgets, and producing forecasts.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders at all levels.
What sets the business apart
This company is a global leader in its industry, fostering a culture where ambition, innovation, and teamwork are both valued and rewarded. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment, applying your expertise to help shape industry-leading products for some of the world’s most recognisable brands. As part of a global organisation, employees enjoy strong career progression opportunities, professional development support, and the chance to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. This is a workplace where challenges are embraced, achievements are celebrated, and success is shared.
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About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Coventry
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller
Industry: Automotive
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Coventry
FULL_TIME
Job Reference: RL3OSJ-9B2947C6
Date posted: 13 August 2025
Consultant: Max Clapham
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