Assistant Financial Controller - ManufacturingBirmingham - On-site £35,000-£45,000 + Study Support + BenefitsWe are looking for an Assistant Financial Controller with strong manufacturing experience, proven capability in producing management accounts, and the confidence to business partner across operational teams. This role is ideal for a Management Accountant who wants to enhance their commercial insight, analytical skills, and process-improvement capability within a fast-moving production environment.Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will help strengthen financial reporting, improve controls, and support the continuous improvement of operational performance across the site. This is a hands-on role at the centre of plant activity, suited to someone who enjoys variety, accuracy, and meaningful interaction with non-finance colleagues.The OpportunityIn this high-volume manufacturing environment, you will be involved in:Bookkeeping, general ledger management, month-end routines, and management accountsDetailed PandL analysis, production cost tracking and margin reviewFull balance sheet reconciliation and integrity checksBudgeting and forecasting alongside operational stakeholdersBusiness partnering with production, logistics, engineering and commercial teamsSupporting stocktakes, material variances, BOM analysis, yield reporting and fixed asset controlDriving process improvement, strengthening controls, and supporting automation/efficiency initiativesLiaising w