Alexander Daniels are working with a well known company based in Coventry, they are recruiting for an assistant financial controller for a period of 6 months.
This position plays a key role within the Plant Finance and Management team, providing financial support, oversight, and control for the Coventry plant. The role partners closely with the Financial Controller and wider operational teams to ensure robust reporting, strong financial governance, and continuous improvement across all finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a core member of the Plant Finance and Management team, delivering financial support and control for the Coventry site.
- Support the Financial Controller with all corporate and internal reporting requirements, ensuring deadlines, accuracy, and completeness are consistently met.
- Contribute to the preparation of budgets, short‑term forecasts, and full financial statements including P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet.
- Lead and develop a team of three direct reports.
- Oversee key KPIs, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ageing performance.
- Take full ownership of Free Cash Flow forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial controls and wider operational processes.
- Prepare and review Judgmental Reserves Schedules and Accrued Liabilities reporting.
- Conduct SOX testing reviews and present findings to the Financial Controller.
- Perform preliminary balance sheet reconciliation reviews.
- Calculate and manage warranty exposure and related provisions.
- Deliver product profitability analysis and associated reviews.
- Manage month‑end close activities, including variance analysis and commentary.
- Report plant performance (actuals, budgets, forecasts, variance bridges) using Hyperion.
- Collaborate with external auditors during year‑end and interim audit cycles.
- Review and approve headcount submissions.
- Maintain, review, and implement internal controls, including quarterly SOX testing.
- Support the development of direct reports, enabling personal growth, professional progression, and long‑term succession planning.
- Assist the Financial Controller with the management of bi‑annual stock‑takes.
- Complete ad hoc tasks as required.
- Provide support to other team members when needed.
