Financial Controller in Coventry

Financial Controller page is loaded## Financial Controllerlocations: Coventry, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102474**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.*To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel -**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.*[](blob:https://multimatic.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/f6036e76-2234-49d8-b580-17f87fa16956)0:00 / 1:15Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company\’s success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic\’s growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm. #J-18808-Ljbffr