Interim Assistant Financial Controller

Description

Interim Assistant Financial Controller

Location: Coventry (4 days on site)

Contract: Up to 6 months

Day Rate: £400 (Inside IR35)

Candidates must live within 1 hour of Coventry due to on-site requirements

The Role

SF are partnering with a well-established automotive manufacturing business in the Coventry, seeking an Interim Assistant Financial Controller to support the site Financial Controller during a busy operational period.

This is a hands-on, site-based role, supporting day-to-day financial control, SOX compliance, reporting and team management, while partnering closely with plant leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a key member of the Plant Finance team, supporting site performance and control

Support month-end close, including variance analysis, balance sheet reviews and reporting

Assist with budgeting, short-term forecasting, P&L, cashflow and balance sheet

Ownership of Free Cash Flow forecasting and working capital reporting

Manage and develop 3 direct reports

Maintain and improve financial controls, including SOX testing and reviews

KPI ownership including AR / AP ageing and plant performance metrics

Review judgemental reserves, accruals and provisions (including warranty exposure)

Support external audit (interim and year-end)

Assist with stock takes and inventory-related controls

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Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Recent experience in automotive or manufacturing environments

Proven background in financial control, month-end and plant-level reporting

Hands-on SOX / internal controls experience (essential)

Comfortable operating on site 4 days per week

Strong Excel skills; ERP experience essential (automotive systems an advantage)

Practical, delivery-focused and confident working with non-finance stakeholders

Ad ID: 5417769004