Financial Controller

Financial Controller page is loaded Financial Controllerlocations: Coventry, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102474 This job is based onsite, Monday to Friday. Coventry, UK. What you'll do: The following responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage the month-end and year-end closure processes accurately and on time. Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packs to the Group office. Lead cash flow planning, credit control, and working capital management. Deliver financial insights and analysis to support senior leadership decision-making. Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and identification of risks and opportunities. Lead and develop the Finance team, ensuring consistency and excellence in financial operations. Oversee project accounting and profitability tracking to support commercial performance. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing financial guidance on performance optimisation and cost efficiency. Provide strategic direction and oversight to project teams, ensuring accountability and timely delivery of financial objectives. Manage statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit requirements in line with corporate and regulatory standards. Champion continuous improvement, strengthen internal controls, and support the evolution of financial systems and processes. Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Support senior management with scenario planning and financial modelling for future business initiatives. Support capital investment processes, including preparation of approval forms and analysis (MIRR, DCF, and payback). Serve as a mentor and coach to Finance team members, fostering professional growth and performance excellence. Lead or support ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required. What we need from you: Demonstrable experience in a similar senior finance role, preferably within an automotive, manufacturing, or engineering environment. Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet challenging deadlines. Strong proficiency in ERP systems. Proactive, professional, and positive approach to work. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Effective leadership qualities, with experience managing and motivating high-performing teams. Sound decision-making ability, capable of operating effectively in complex or ambiguous situations. Advanced IT skills, including strong Microsoft Excel capability; SAP experience is advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. High level of accuracy, integrity, and commitment to quality. Dedicated to supporting business goals, team success, and continuous improvement. Willingness to learn and develop professionally within a dynamic environment. To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. (blob:)0:00 / 1:15Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.