Assistant Financial Controller

Warrington Full-Time No home office possible

The company is an SME within the manufacturing sector, growing quickly through acquisition by providing sustainable productivity solutions.

Maintain scorecards and develop financial reports to support strategic decision-making.
Review, monitor, and improve internal control processes.
Assist in compiling and reviewing Group and Statutory financial reports for accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
Liaise with internal teams (e.g, Business Services) to ensure seamless financial support.
Safeguard company assets, with a focus on:
- Stock: Ensure procedures are followed, stock checks are regular, and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- WIP: Maintain control and validation of work-in-progress balances.
Support acquisition and integration activities:
- Transition legacy accounting standards to Group compliance.
- Assist with SAP setup and data extraction for new acquisitions.
- Reconcile system balances and conduct balance sheet reviews.
- Develop and implement improved reporting processes pre-integration.
- Collaborate on integration projects and data analysis.

A successful Assistant Financial Controller should have:
Minimum 5 years of hands-on financial experience with strong accounting knowledge and a relevant qualification.
Solid Working knowledge of SAP.
Experience in a service-based organisation is highly desirable.
Experience with acquisition accounting and post-deal integration is an advantage.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.