Cannock
Financial Services
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
26/06/2025
17/07/2025
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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