Assistant Financial Controller
Robert Walters – Assistant Financial Controller – Permanent – Coventry - £60,000-£65,000 per annum Job title: Assistant Financial Controller Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum Location: Coventry Hours: Full time
Role details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Controller to join a highly respected organisation in Coventry, supporting the financial operations of a leading technical centre within the manufacturing sector. This role offers you the chance to work alongside experienced finance professionals and leaders, providing essential support in month-end closure, forecasting, and budget management. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis, while collaborating with both local and international teams. collaborative team setting.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Controller
- Prepare monthly management accounts as part of the UK Finance team, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted within required deadlines.
- Manage budgets by reporting monthly results, preparing forecasts and budgets, and working closely with the Engineering Director to review financial data.
- Oversee budgets by controlling expenditures, tracking monthly activity, conducting reviews with Program Managers, and reporting profitability status to management.
- Produce comprehensive programme status reports that incorporate historical and forecast data to provide clear insights into project profitability.
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Prepare quarterly attest schedules for submission to divisional finance as part of corporate compliance requirements.
What the successful candidate will bring
- Fully qualified accountant
- Experience within the Manufacturing sector.
- Strong communication skills enabling you to share information effectively with colleagues at all levels across multiple departments.
- A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement within a collaborative team environment.
What sets this company apart
This organisation stands out as a global leader in its field due to its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and employee development. With operations spanning numerous countries and serving major clients worldwide, it offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth within an inclusive environment that values diversity of thought and experience.
At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Coventry
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: K4O2Y4-11ED0696
Date posted: 16 July 2025
Consultant: Max Clapham
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