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Multimatic

Automotive components, systems, and engineering services

Finance Controller

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeCoventry, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in a similar senior finance role, preferably within an automotive, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
  • Be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Have strong proficiency in ERP systems.
  • Have advanced information technology skills, including strong Microsoft Excel capability.
  • SAP experience is advantageous.
  • Have effective leadership qualities and experience managing and motivating high-performing teams.
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Have effective written and verbal communication skills to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Have sound decision-making ability and be able to operate effectively in complex or ambiguous situations.
  • Have a high level of accuracy, integrity, and commitment to quality.
  • Be willing to learn and develop professionally within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage month-end and year-end closure processes accurately and on time.
  • Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packs to the Group office.
  • Lead cash flow planning, credit control, and working capital management.
  • Deliver financial insights and analysis to support senior leadership decision-making.
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, and identify risks and opportunities.
  • Lead and develop the Finance team, ensuring consistency and excellence in financial operations.
  • Oversee project accounting and profitability tracking to support commercial performance.
  • Advise senior leadership on performance optimisation and cost efficiency.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to project teams, ensuring accountability and timely delivery of financial objectives.
  • Manage statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit requirements in line with corporate and regulatory standards.
  • Champion continuous improvement, strengthen internal controls, and support the evolution of financial systems and processes.
  • Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Support senior management with scenario planning and financial modelling for future business initiatives.
  • Support capital investment processes, including preparation of approval forms and analysis using MIRR, DCF, and payback.
  • Mentor and coach Finance team members, fostering professional growth and performance excellence.
  • Lead or support ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in an automotive, manufacturing, or engineering environment is preferred.
  • SAP experience is advantageous.

About the Company

Multimatic

Automotive components, systems, and engineering services

Multimatic is a privately held, global supplier to the automotive industry. It provides components, systems, and engineering services through four operating groups—Multimatic Technologies, Multimatic Mechanisms, Multimatic Structures & Suspension, and Multimatic Niche Vehicles—supported by manufacturing and engineering facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its products come from integrated design, manufacturing, and engineering capabilities, enabling clients to develop and produce vehicle components and complete systems. The company differentiates itself through its broad geographic footprint, its mix of manufacturing and engineering expertise under multiple business units, and its alliance relationships with partners worldwide, which together allow it to deliver end-to-end automotive solutions. Multimatic’s goal is to support automotive customers with reliable, scalable components and engineering services that meet their development and production needs globally.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1992

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