Assistant Financial Controller (7 month Fixed Term Contract)

Company Description

Rotork is a global leader in mission‑critical flow control and instrumentation solutions, serving customers who manage the movement of liquids, gases and powders. Its technologies help organizations improve efficiency, enhance safety, reduce emissions and lower environmental impact. With a strong focus on innovation, Rotork delivers high‑quality, dependable products trusted worldwide.

The company operates across three key end‑market divisions, Oil & Gas, Water & Power, and Chemical, Process & Industrial, allowing it to build close strategic relationships and respond directly to customer needs. With 3,500 employees in 170 countries, Rotork integrates deep customer collaboration with a strong research and development approach to create cutting‑edge automation solutions.

Job Description

The Assistant Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing outsourced (BPO) accounts receivable and accounts payable operations performed by WNS, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant transaction processing. This role serves as the key interface between the business and WNS driving service performance, enforcing strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies, including Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

BPO Oversight & Service Delivery

• Act as the primary point of contact for the BPO provider for AR and AP activities
• Monitor performance against SLAs/KPIs and ensure timely issue escalation and resolution
• Ensure the BPO team operates within defined governance frameworks, including adherence to approval workflows and DOA requirements

• Oversee invoicing, cash application, collections, invoice processing, and payment execution performed by WNS
• Monitor aged receivables/payables, drive collections, and address backlogs or delays
• Support resolution of customer disputes and vendor escalations
• Partner with Sales and Group Credit Manager on credit risk, credit limits, and credit holds

• Ensure integrity and reconciliation of AR/AP subledger to the GL and compliance with PO matching and approval processes
• Oversee invoice processing, coding, and payment execution performed by WNS

• Oversee month end activities performed by WNS and support timely and accurate month-end close

• Support internal and external audits
• Review and maintain SOPs to ensure controls (including DOA) are embedded in all processes
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and WNS and manage escalated customer and vendor relationships

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AR/AP or accounting operations
• Strong knowledge of AR/AP processes, controls, and reconciliations
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing outsourced/shared services or BPO relationships preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle, AX)