Assistant Financial Controller

Position: Assistant Financial Controller (Permanent)
Assistant Financial Controller

Birmingham – On‑site, Manufacturing
£35,000 – £45,000 + Study Support + Benefits

Are you looking to build your finance career within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, gaining broad exposure and real responsibility from day one? This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Financial Controller to join a well‑established, growing organisation supplying major UK manufacturers.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, improving controls, and supporting operational teams across the site. This is a hands‑on, development‑focused role ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and being at the centre of manufacturing operations

The Opportunity

As Assistant Financial Controller, you will support all elements of financial management for a high‑volume manufacturing facility, including:

* Month‑end processes, general ledger management and P&L analysis

* Full balance sheet reconciliation and integrity checks

* Budgeting, forecasting and cost‑tracking

* Internal controls, compliance activity and SOX testing

* Collaboration with commercial, logistics and operational teams

* Liaison with a shared service centre for AP/AR queries

* Supporting stocktakes, variances and fixed asset control

This role provides excellent exposure to plant leadership and offers a clear development path, with the chance to progress.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

* AAT Level 4 qualified or part‑qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA

* Experienced in general ledger, bookkeeping and month‑end routines

* Strong in Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

* Curious, proactive and confident working with operational teams

* Ideally experienced in manufacturing or automotive (not essential)

* Familiar with ERP systems (any platform)

* Interested in automation, Power BI or process improvement

This employer values potential and attitude as much as experience — if you’re keen to grow your finance capability in an operational environment, this could be the perfect next step.

What’s on Offer

* £35,000 – £45,000 salary depending on experience

* Full study support towards a professional qualification

* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)

* Pension, employee support programme and free onsite parking

* Structured development and career progression

* Stability, supportive leadership and exposure to senior decision‑making

How to Apply

If you are looking for a role that blends finance, operations and genuine development, please submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss next steps