Interim Assistant Financial Controller
Job in
Coventry, West Midlands, CV1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-27
Listing for:
SF Recruitment
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
Drive continuous improvement across finance and operational processes
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
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