Financial Controller in Coventry

Coventry, UK.

What you\’ll do:

• 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.