AddressJob Family / Sub-family
Finances - Controlling
Contract type
Permanent
Job title
Business & Operations ControllerM/F/D
Position Context:
In a context of LBO growth, you will be in charge of the controlling of the Custom Specialties BU, and will provide visibility to BU management and the Group Finance Department on the financial, commercial and operational performance of the BU and its 2 industrial sites.
You will provide the BU leadership team with the appropriate information to help steer the business.
Main tasks :
Implement and lead the production site management process:
- Manage and lead planning cycles (budget; monthly forecasts and 5yr Business Plan),
- Lead the monthly reporting to the BU Management team and the Seqens Group of commercial and industrial performance,
- Support management on ad hoc requests from the Group on financial and operational issues
- Ensure good liaison between the Group Finance Department and the BU Manage and supervise the Management Accountant in ensuring the reliability of analytical data (mainly cost of goods sold) in compliance with Group requirements.
Take charge of the continuous improvement of the economic performance of the site and projects, in liaison with the BU MD and Functional managers (Commercial, Production, Supply Chain):
- Support members of the leadership team in their Action Plans
- Work with Management Team to control Fixed Costs (c £25m pa)
- Support Commercial Product Managers in managing & tracking business performance via contribution margins
- Support and challenge the supply chain in inventory management (TWC)
- Model and quantify project returns on investment (business plan, level of investment, cash flow, etc.)
- Manage and control R&D Tax Credits and other funding that is available to the company
- Make recommendations and support strategic decisions.
Promote continuous improvement of management processes and tools:
- Act as the Business Unit’s relay with respect to tools developed by the Group (BI, implementation of a new ERP)
Required skills :
- A degree in Finance or Controlling.
- At least 10 years' experience in a similar position, necessarily in industry.
- Agile, good critical analysis skills, teaching and engagement skills, along with interpersonal skills to get others moving in the same direction.
- Know how to put forward your point of view and be proactive on a daily basis.
- Enjoy working in an industrial environment and supporting your leadership team and peers in managing the business.
- Knowledge of the requirements of an LBO environment is an asset for this position.
Position location
Job location
United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough
