Company Description Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide. Job Description This Assistant Financial Controller position is Temporary for 18 months. Operational * Assist in the management of all day to day finance matters, including but not limited to, invoicing, AR, AP, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Tax and Payroll. * Assist with the production of the monthly management accounts by preparing and entering journals for all accruals, prepayments and provisions. * Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed to agreed deadlines with all reconciling items investigated and resolved promptly. * Assist in the preparation and entry of the monthly accounts into the Group consolidation system. * Ensure all local and Group reporting requirements are completed within required deadlines and to a high standard. * Perform variance analysis to evaluate company performance and provide commentary to explain key variances to budget / forecast. * Assist in the preparation of information for local management performance reviews. * Continuously review existing working practices and processes to identify and implement efficiency improvements. * Build good working relationships with key contacts in order to understand the business and the needs of the business. * Assist the Financial Controller in the coaching and development of the Finance Team as individuals and as a team. * Assist with ad-hoc projects as required. * Deputise for the Financial Controller when required. Control, Governance and Compliance * Ensure all local / national government reporting to comply with regulatory requirements is completed accurately and by the required deadline. * Assist with the year-end close process for IFRS Group reporting and local GAAP Statutory reporting. * Assist in the preparation and collation of information for the year-end external audit and liaise with the external auditors. * Assist in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts for the company. * Support the Financial Controller in the implementation and continuous monitoring of strong internal controls and processes across the business. * Assist the Financial Controller with all internal audit requirements. Budgeting and Forecasting * Assist with the preparation and submission of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, by liaising with other departments to collect data and appropriately challenging assumptions. Qualifications Critical Competencies for Success * Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with a high attention to detail and accuracy * Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work and achieves results * A team player, with the ability to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively * Clear and effective communication, both internally and externally * Absolute integrity; trusted and respected * Problem solving Ideal Experience / Skills * A degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent finance focused subject and/or a professional finance qualification * Proven experience of working in a similar role and / or at an equivalent level in a comparable business * Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) * Experience of working in manufacturing or a similar industry sector would be highly beneficial * Fluent in written and spoken English Additional Personal Characteristics * Can do attitude and the ability to learn quickly #LI Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations. For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends. Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably. Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.