Assistant Finance Controller

Our client is a globally recognised aerospace engineering business, operating within a complex, highly regulated manufacturing environment. They are now looking to appoint an Assistant Finance Controller following an internal promotion.

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This role supports the Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring compliance with group and statutory requirements. It offers broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting and core finance operations within an established finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead month-end close, including management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs in line with group requirements
Support statutory accounts, tax compliance and external audit processes
Oversee key finance processes including P2P workflows, invoicing and cash management
Provide financial analysis and reporting to support the wider business
Manage and support a Trainee Accountant
Maintain control of inventory, fixed assets and balance sheet integrity
Support cash flow forecasting and reporting requirements
Experience Required
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
Strong technical accounting background, ideally within manufacturing or a complex environment
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP advantageous)
Advanced Excel skills; Power BI beneficial
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Effective communicator, comfortable working with finance and non-finance stakeholders
This is a strong opportunity to join a well-established aerospace business, offering exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities within a structured and technically robust environment. xwzovoh Please click apply for immediate consideration.