Financial Controller

1 week ago

Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Multimatic Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

This job is based onsite, Monday to Friday.
Coventry, UK.
What You'll Do
The following responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage the month-end and year-end closure processes accurately and on time.
  • Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packs to the Group office.
  • Lead cash flow planning, credit control, and working capital management.
  • Deliver financial insights and analysis to support senior leadership decision-making.
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and identification of risks and opportunities.
  • Lead and develop the Finance team, ensuring consistency and excellence in financial operations.
  • Oversee project accounting and profitability tracking to support commercial performance.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing financial guidance on performance optimisation and cost efficiency.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to project teams, ensuring accountability and timely delivery of financial objectives.
  • Manage statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit requirements in line with corporate and regulatory standards.
  • Champion continuous improvement, strengthen internal controls, and support the evolution of financial systems and processes.
  • Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Support senior management with scenario planning and financial modelling for future business initiatives.
  • Support capital investment processes, including preparation of approval forms and analysis (MIRR, DCF, and payback).
  • Serve as a mentor and coach to Finance team members, fostering professional growth and performance excellence.
  • Lead or support ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required.

What We Need From You

  • Demonstrable experience in a similar senior finance role, preferably within an automotive, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet challenging deadlines.
  • Strong proficiency in ERP systems.
  • Proactive, professional, and positive approach to work.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Effective leadership qualities, with experience managing and motivating high-performing teams.
  • Sound decision-making ability, capable of operating effectively in complex or ambiguous situations.
  • Advanced IT skills, including strong Microsoft Excel capability; SAP experience is advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
  • High level of accuracy, integrity, and commitment to quality.
  • Dedicated to supporting business goals, team success, and continuous improvement.
  • Willingness to learn and develop professionally within a dynamic environment.

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If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

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