Assistant Finance Controller

How about finishing work at 12pm every Friday and accelerating your career towards Financial Controller? This company is forecasting to double their revenue over the next three years. And as the company grows their revenue from £25m per year to £50m the ability to get involved in a variety of activities will support your credentials as an aspiring Financial Controller.

So if you are currently a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant or Finance Manager who is looking for career progression but not quite ready for the leap to Financial Controller then this Assistant Finance Controller position could be your next stepping stone.

If you have high standards of yourself and those you work with, value feedback and enjoy working collaboratively on challenges, you’ll relish this role. Because working within the precision engineering sector means that excellence is the expectation.

Your new role

The key responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Controller are:

• Transactional teams - leading the P2P and Payroll teams
• Month end - variances analysis, profitability and business partnering
• Reporting and Forecasting - improving results through understanding the actuals, forecasts, risks and opportunities
• Statutory Compliance - HMRC reporting
• Line Management - coaching and supporting the teams

Full job description available on request.

This company openly encourages a curious mindset. So if you naturally have a mindset for continuous improvement you’ll enjoy working here.

Please note that the majority of people work Monday to Thursday 7am - 4pm or 8am - 5pm and Friday 7am - Midday.

Benefits

• Base salary: £36k to £44k
• WFH: Please read narrative below
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Study support will be considered

*In order that the successful candidate receives a high quality induction, it is expected that in the first three months attendance on-site will be required daily. Following this period, WFH will be ~ 2 days per week.

Skills and experience to be successful

• AAT level 4 qualified, Part Qualified (PQ) or qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
• Management Accounts experience including budgeting, forecasting and risk management
• Business partnering, adding value and constructive challenge
• Coaching, managing and inspiring others
• A curious mindset and strive for excellence

The Interview Process

• 60 minute face to face meeting with the FC & CFO
• 60 minute face to face meeting with a key business partner such as The Operations Director

What you need to do now

If you want to join this growing business and support your aspirations as a future Financial Controller, please apply. Or contact Jammy Recruitment for more information to make a considered decision.

Please note interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged.