Assistant Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Financial Controller with the delivery of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Prepare and review financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial plans, providing analysis and insight into key variances and business performance.
• Produce regular financial reports and management information for senior stakeholders, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts, audit requirements and other external reporting.
• Work closely with finance and non-finance stakeholders across the business to resolve accounting queries and improve financial processes.
• Support internal controls and financial governance, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and mitigate financial risk.
• Assist with cash flow management, working capital analysis and monitoring of key financial metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function, including process automation, standardisation and efficiency improvements.
• Provide guidance and support to finance colleagues, helping to maintain high standards of financial control and reporting.
• Develop a strong understanding of the financial performance of a global engineering and manufacturing business operating across international markets.