Assistant Financial Controller

Location: Coventry, UK

Salary: £67,500 - £72,500 per annum

Reporting to: Finance Director

Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider serving major industrial and infrastructure clients globally. With operations across multiple countries and a talented workforce, they deliver innovative engineering services and products across various sectors including energy, construction, and advanced manufacturing.

We re seeking a commercially-minded Senior Finance Manager to take ownership of key engineering projects  financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to drive financial performance across complex engineering solutions and support critical business decisions in a dynamic technical environment.

You ll work closely with operational teams to deliver insights that shape business strategy, while ensuring robust financial controls and reporting standards are maintained.

• Work directly with senior managers to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Lead monthly management accounts preparation and ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Take ownership of operational budgets, providing monthly analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting
• Monitor profitability of key projects, working with project managers to track performance
• Produce comprehensive reports combining historical data and forecasts to assess profitability
• Maintain financial systems and ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Complete monthly reconciliations and quarterly reporting requirements
• Provide financial analysis to support business initiatives and operational improvements

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Background in operational finance within engineering/technical services environments preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with financial modeling and analysis experience
• Familiarity with corporate reporting systems (HFM/Hyperion advantageous)
• Strong communication skills to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and deadline management

• Competitive salary £67,500 - £72,500
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent career development opportunities within a global organization
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects
• Stable, established business with strong market position

This role offers genuine progression opportunities for the right candidate, with exposure to senior leadership and involvement in key business decisions.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing