Financial Controller FTC

About the Business
We have a great opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Coventry on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to go permanent. This is a key, hands-on role within a fast-paced finance team and would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to step up and make an immediate impact.
Main Duties:
As a Financial Controller, your main duties include:
 
* Support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and control.
 
* Assist with budgets, forecasts, and management accounts across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
 
* Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring strong day-to-day performance.
 
* Own cash flow forecasting and monitor key working capital KPIs.
 
* Manage month-end processes, including variance analysis and performance reporting.
 
* Support internal controls and compliance activity, including audit and review work.
 
* Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.
 
* Provide commercial analysis to support operational and product performance.
 
* Assist with stock-related processes and other ad hoc finance projects as required.
Location / Office / Culture
Based on site in Coventry, this Financial Controller role sits within a fast-paced, high-performing finance team in a large, well-established manufacturing business. The environment is hands-on and collaborative, offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and a genuine opportunity for progression for someone looking to develop their career in a complex, growing organisation.

What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
 
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
 
* Excellent IT skills, with strong Excel capability
 
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
 
* High attention to detail and accuracy
 
* Experience with internal audit and/or control reviews
Why Join the business
 
* Opportunity to join a large, well-established business with a strong market presence
 
* 6-month fixed-term contract with a genuine opportunity to go permanent
 
* Supportive and experienced management team
 
* Exposure to a fast-paced, dynamic working environment
 
* Opportunity for career development and progression
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.