Assistant to Financial Controller
Working Hours:
35 hours per week - 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
1 hour - unpaid lunch break
We have an exciting opportunity to join Louvolite as assistant to Financial Controller.
You will play a key role in the team's success by supporting the Finance Management team with day-to-day tasks, helping ensure the department runs smoothly. You will also collaborate closely with other departments across the business, acting as a business partner to help achieve shared goals.
We are looking for someone with great attention to detail, who is proactive and has a keen eye for identifying solutions to continue to improve upon our processes and procedures.
In return, we will support you to further your development. You will learn and develop technical skills as well as gain further knowledge of the workings of a leading global manufacturer.
If successful, you will complete a three-month probation period.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Assistant to Financial Controller will support the Financial Controller and wider finance team within a manufacturing business specialising in blinds, fabrics, and components. The role focuses on stock control, financial reporting, audit support, operational finance, and business improvement projects, whilst also providing administrative support to the Financial Controller.
Main Responsibilities & Duties
• Manage the Financial Controller's diary, calendar, meetings, and key deadlines.
• Prepare reports, analysis, presentations, and meeting documentation.
• Build strong relationships with production, purchasing, and warehouse teams to improve stock accuracy.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Support year-end audits by preparing schedules and providing information to auditors.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and inventory-related reporting.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the ERP system.
• Assist with stock management, stock counts, valuations, and discrepancy investigations.
• Undertake regular ad hoc stock spot checks within the factory and warehouse.
• Liaise with intercompany stakeholders regarding stock, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and business requirements.
Skills & Experience
• Experience within a finance, accounts, stock control, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• A recent HNC/HND qualification or equivalent financial qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment and ERP systems (desirable).
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
Key Attributes
• Proactive, highly organised, meticulous and detail orientated.
• Comfortable working both in the office and on the factory floor.
• Team-oriented with the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Ability to work methodically, independently and efficiently within deadlines.
• Willingness to take ownership and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Interested?
Apply through the form below with your CV