Assistant Financial Controller

  • Ethero
  • Shirley, West Midlands
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

An automotive component manufacturer with sites worldwide require an Assistant Financial controller to support in controlling expense and incomes streams for the automotive plant. The ideal candidate will have a finance background in manufacturing and be a minimum of AAT qualified.

Commutable from: Solihull, Coventry, Coleshill, Shirley, Birmingham, Redditch, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 p.a. DOE

Suitable for: Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller

The Role

Reporting into the Plant Financial Controller you will have the following duties:

- Assist the Financial Controller in all aspects of financial reporting.

- Assist in analysing profit & loss and balance sheet to ensure the financial integrity is maintained.

- Be the primary contact for handling AR, AP and sales queries.

- Support stock takes with variance analysis to identify the key loss drivers.

- Review, maintain and implement internal controls including quarterly SOX reporting requirements.

- Be the primary contact to external auditors for year end and interim audit work.

The Person

Educated to a minimum of AAT level you will have the following experience:

- A background in financial accounting in manufacturing.

- IT skills with Excel being essential.

- ERP knowledge is desirable but not essential.

- Internal control and SOX exposure.

To apply for this opportunity please click to apply or contact Greg Kneuss at the Ethero office in Telford for further details.