Controller

The Impact You'll Make

As a financial controller within our dynamic finance organisation, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy for a substantial 1.3 billion division. Your contribution will not only enhance our financial planning and forecasting capabilities but also significantly bolster our risk management efforts. By collaborating closely with product line leaders, you will be instrumental in delivering actionable insights that can transform data into strategic opportunities. You will be at the forefront of identifying and modelling financial risks, thus helping to steer performance targets towards successful outcomes. Your expertise will aid in shaping decisions that directly impact our business and ensure our financial health is robust and sustainable.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in the comprehensive development of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning initiatives for specific product lines, ensuring alignment with broader corporate goals.
• Consolidate financial submissions from various business units, meticulously reviewing them for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to corporate objectives, thus fostering transparency across departments.
• Identify and assess financial risks that could affect the product line, including market fluctuations, operational challenges, cost variability, and currency impacts, providing a comprehensive risk profile to guide decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth scenario analyses and sensitivity studies to evaluate potential impacts of market changes, equipping leadership with the foresight needed to navigate uncertainties.
• Propose effective mitigation strategies and implement financial controls that enhance operational integrity and financial resilience.
• Support strategic initiatives-including pricing adjustments, tariff evaluations, and capital investment assessments-through advanced financial modelling and return on investment (ROI) analyses to ensure maximised value.
• Communicate insights and present findings to senior leadership, empowering informed decisions that drive the organisation forward.
• Collaborate proactively with operational teams to unearth cost-saving initiatives and improve efficiencies across processes, thereby contributing to overall operational excellence.
• Maintain compliance with corporate financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements to uphold the highest integrity within our financial practices.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is essential, with preference given to candidates possessing professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CIMA.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in financial planning, controlling, or product line finance, ideally acquired within a manufacturing or product-focused environment, showcasing a strong understanding of industry standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial modelling, risk analysis, and performance metrics, with the capability to apply these skills effectively within a corporate context.
• Expertise in ERP and reporting systems, specifically SAP, HFM, or similar platforms, along with advanced skills in Excel and Power BI to perform complex data analyses.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, ensuring clear and effective dialogue with various stakeholders across the organisation.
• Cultural agility and the ability to influence cross-functionally without direct authority, leading to collaborative outcomes that drive the business forward.
• A meticulous attention to detail, with the capability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently within tight deadlines, ensuring that financial objectives are consistently met.

Ready to Make a Difference

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.