The role Our client is looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Controller role supporting the FC of a large volume manufacturing business turning over c 100m. The position combines strong technical accounting and reporting with people leadership, providing robust financial control, insight, and support across month-end, forecasting, audit, and compliance, while acting as a deputy to the Financial Controller. Key responsibilities Lead the month-end close, including accruals, variance analysis, and forecast vs actual reporting Manage the forecasts ad budgets process. Balance sheet reviews across two sites Line management and development of 3 finance team members, ensuring delivery to deadlines and high standards Ensure accuracy and integrity of corporate and internal reporting to agreed timetables Preparation and upload of TB and statistical data into HFM Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations to SOX standards Fixed asset and Capex tracking Year-end audit pack preparation and liaison with external auditors Weekly cashflow forecasting and variance analysis Support standard costing, price variance analysis, and purchasing savings reporting Stock counts, and continuous process improvement Provide cover for the Financial Controller when required About you Qualified or finalist CIMA / ACCA / ACA Strong month-end, reporting, and forecasting experience Proven people management experience Manufacturing experience essential or from a fast paced industry Advanced Excel skil