Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Financial Controller
Cannock, Staffordshire
£40,000 - £48,000 Benefits

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with manufacturing experience?

Do you have a passion for driving process improvement and an ambition to develop your career?

Check out this fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Financial Controller, working for a small but global manufacturing business in the Cannock area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, and GL
• Support manufacturing operation with Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the month end reporting pack
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Further develop business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Assist in compiling annual budgets, PL Balance sheet cashflow
• Undertake margin analysis for customer and product portfolios and perform analysis / costings for new products and customers
• Compile monthly cashflow, short term outlook and weekly updates

Why should I apply?

• Exposure to a wide range of finance operations and strategic projects
• Opportunity to develop and grow within a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and forward thinking business culture
• Chance to make a real impact to a high performing and fast growing SME

Ideal Skills and Experience

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or qualified / part qualified AAT, CIMA, ACCA
• Proven track record in a similar finance role
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (4 years )
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, GL, and month-end processes
• Proficient with financial systems
• Good analytical skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of identifying and delivering system / process improvements

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