Assistant Financial Controller

• USD $150,000 - $165,000
• Generous 401K + Medical + Dental + Vision + Extensive Benefits Packages
• Planned succession to Controller
• Blue – chip global manufacturing company
• Bespoke engineering solutions

This business has been operating in the United States market for 30+ years and globally for a good deal longer. It has a turnover of multi-millions internationally. Their commitment to quality, cutting-edge technology, and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a market leader. You will be working closely with the Finance team, functional department heads, the wider group and external auditors. 

The collaborative and inclusive work environment that they foster promotes creativity, teamwork, and individual excellence. Join them as they continue to push the boundaries of engineering and make a lasting impact on the manufacturing landscape.

What You Will Do:

• As a proven leader of people, you will lead and develop your team to strengthen capability and succession planning
• Preparation and submission Management Accounts, month end close and general ledger management
• You will partner with FP&A to provide financial information to create robust and accurate forecasts and perform regular analysis of variances to plan
• Leading annual external audits and bi-annual internal audits, you will implement best practice to become group leader in controls
• You will liaise with the Group Tax team and external tax authorities to provide data to ensure all regulatory compliance in tax reporting.
• Review, analyze and audit all current processes to continuously help the business streamline operations and enhance efficiency in the team.

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance - CPA, CMA, MBA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Proven experience of leading and developing a team of accountants
• Ideally you will have worked for a publicly traded international company
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a hands-on approach
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel with large ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics is a bonus)

You will be joining a global business who focus on creating long-term value for customers and employees through a passionate dedication to excellence and a comprehensive people development programme.  This drives a sustained competitive advantage in a dynamic global market. They achieve success by developing industry-leading technology, investing heavily, and delivering results for customers and creating career opportunities for colleagues. Recognising that diversity of gender, age, culture, experience and expertise serve to enhance their capacity to operate effectively, they are committed to the principle of equal opportunity. 

The best part of this is, if you are successful in getting the job, we guarantee that you are going to love it. Why? For every 100 people we recruit, 96% are still with their company 12-months later, and 94% are still there 2-years later. That speaks for itself. 

Want to be a part of this? Of course, you do! If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and passion this position requires then get in touch now before the deadline expires. 

To apply, click on the apply button below, contact Richard York, or call the Mercury Hampton office directly on 0044 1925 937 311.