Job Title: Assistant Financial Controller- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Crick, Northamptonshire (Hybrid) Start Date: ASAP We are recruiting an Assistant Financial Controller on a 12 month FTC for a rapidly growing logistics and supply chain business at their Crick site , the company's first automated distribution centre . This is a newly created role where you will effectively act as the site finance lead , partnering closely with operations while supporting a major automation project and key client contracts. Key responsibilities: Acting as finance lead for the Crick site End-to-end financial oversight of a major automation implementation Supporting onboarding of new retail clients Delivering reporting and financial analysis for key contracts, including open-book arrangements Business partnering with operational teams to drive performance Supporting management reporting using SAP and Tableau We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional with experience in management accounting, financial controlling or operational finance , ideally within logistics, supply chain, distribution or manufacturing environments . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth business and gain exposure to automation projects, operational finance and senior stakeholders .
Apr 27, 2026
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Job Title: Assistant Financial Controller- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Crick, Northamptonshire (Hybrid) Start Date: ASAP We are recruiting an Assistant Financial Controller on a 12 month FTC for a rapidly growing logistics and supply chain business at their Crick site , the company's first automated distribution centre . This is a newly created role where you will effectively act as the site finance lead , partnering closely with operations while supporting a major automation project and key client contracts. Key responsibilities: Acting as finance lead for the Crick site End-to-end financial oversight of a major automation implementation Supporting onboarding of new retail clients Delivering reporting and financial analysis for key contracts, including open-book arrangements Business partnering with operational teams to drive performance Supporting management reporting using SAP and Tableau We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional with experience in management accounting, financial controlling or operational finance , ideally within logistics, supply chain, distribution or manufacturing environments . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth business and gain exposure to automation projects, operational finance and senior stakeholders .
Assistant Financial Controller Manchester Hybrid 12-Month FTC £45,000 £50,000 + Benefits Start Date: Monday 1st December 2025 At WEX , we re more than a payments and technology company we re innovators on a mission to simplify the way businesses operate. By streamlining complexity, we free our customers to focus on what matters most. We re now seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join our Manchester-based finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover). You ll be part of a smaller sub-team within a 40-strong finance function, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. What s in it for you? £45,000 £50,000 salary (depending on experience) 37.5 hours per week (Monday Friday, no evenings or weekends) Hybrid working 1 2 days in our Manchester City Centre office 25 days holiday + bank holidays Gym Flex membership Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing program Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Controller: Preparing monthly management accounts for multiple trading businesses under tight deadlines. Supporting the Financial Controller with a wide range of finance tasks. Producing supplementary returns for our US head office. Investigating and explaining budget and forecast variances. Partnering with project teams to ensure smooth system upgrades and changes. Maintaining strong financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations. Reviewing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly. Preparing annual financial statements and working with external auditors. Acting as the finance point of contact for staff in local offices. Getting involved in ad-hoc finance projects as needed. What we re looking for: Qualified Accountant (PQE not required). Strong technical accounting knowledge. Excellent IT literacy (MS Access, Alteryx preferred). Proven ability to delegate effectively while staying accountable. Highly organised, with great attention to detail and a right-first-time approach. Comfortable working within a large finance team and liaising at all levels. Flexible, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ready to apply? If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, apply today and join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.
Oct 07, 2025
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Assistant Financial Controller Manchester Hybrid 12-Month FTC £45,000 £50,000 + Benefits Start Date: Monday 1st December 2025 At WEX , we re more than a payments and technology company we re innovators on a mission to simplify the way businesses operate. By streamlining complexity, we free our customers to focus on what matters most. We re now seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join our Manchester-based finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover). You ll be part of a smaller sub-team within a 40-strong finance function, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. What s in it for you? £45,000 £50,000 salary (depending on experience) 37.5 hours per week (Monday Friday, no evenings or weekends) Hybrid working 1 2 days in our Manchester City Centre office 25 days holiday + bank holidays Gym Flex membership Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing program Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Controller: Preparing monthly management accounts for multiple trading businesses under tight deadlines. Supporting the Financial Controller with a wide range of finance tasks. Producing supplementary returns for our US head office. Investigating and explaining budget and forecast variances. Partnering with project teams to ensure smooth system upgrades and changes. Maintaining strong financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations. Reviewing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly. Preparing annual financial statements and working with external auditors. Acting as the finance point of contact for staff in local offices. Getting involved in ad-hoc finance projects as needed. What we re looking for: Qualified Accountant (PQE not required). Strong technical accounting knowledge. Excellent IT literacy (MS Access, Alteryx preferred). Proven ability to delegate effectively while staying accountable. Highly organised, with great attention to detail and a right-first-time approach. Comfortable working within a large finance team and liaising at all levels. Flexible, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ready to apply? If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, apply today and join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.
