Assistant Financial Controller

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to manage financial accounts and support critical business decisions. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team, prepare financial reports, and work closely with stakeholders across divisions. Candidates should have robust experience in financial reporting and teamwork, alongside skills in budgeting and forecasting. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days’ holiday

Access to onsite gym

In-house doctor

In-house dentist

ULEV car scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
• Experience managing audits and statutory accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, P&L statements, and variance analysis.
• Interpret and present financial analysis to influence decisions.
• Manage year-end accounting and control processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

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For this role, we have both temporary and permanent positions available.

About the role:

As Assistant Financial Controller for JCB Power Systems, you’ll play a key role in managing financial accounts and providing accurate, timely data that supports critical business decisions. You’ll lead a small, dedicated team within Power Systems while collaborating closely with colleagues across JCB’s three Component divisions, giving you access to a wider network and opportunities for growth and development.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Support the Financial Controller in preparing financial reports, P&L statements, and variance analysis for business unit management.
• Interpret and present financial analysis clearly and persuasively, providing insights and recommendations to influence key decisions.
• Act as a financial business partner for stakeholders within the business unit.
• Manage year-end accounting and control processes to meet statutory requirements.
• Oversee monthly accounts, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Produce performance indicator reports and ad-hoc analysis as required by management.
• Prepare and submit monthly cash flow forecasts and budgets.
• Liaise with and manage external auditors.
• Assess financial risks and appraise investment proposals for new products and capital expenditure.
• Lead and develop a small team, conducting regular performance reviews and providing guidance to achieve objectives.

This will be suited to you if…

• You have strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• You can interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
• You’re confident working with stakeholders and acting as a trusted business partner.
• You have experience managing audits and statutory accounting processes.
• You’re a proactive leader who enjoys developing and motivating a team.

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

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