Financial Controller

Are you looking to be able to lead a high-impact regional finance remit while enjoying Whitby s quality of life? We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Zip-Pak to recruit a new Financial Controller for their Whitby site. You ll be a key business partner within the group, with reporting and control across two reporting units and leading a small on-site finance team.

This is a pivotal hire that underpins divisional goals and ongoing growth, strengthening financial rigour, insight, and business partnering across operations and commercial teams. You ll own the P&L and balance sheet for both Europe and Australia, elevate forecasting and inventory disciplines, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with the other leaders.

What the Financial Controller job involves

• Lead accurate, timely financial reporting in line with company and group policies (US GAAP), including month-end, quarter-end, year-end close and consolidation.
• Full ownership of P&L and Balance Sheet, covering Inventory Control, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets.
• Run annual budgeting and forecasting, with monthly outlook updates for EU and Australian units; communicate insights and drivers of performance to stakeholders.
• Act as an engaged business partner to Operations and Commercial teams to build forecasts, segmented P&Ls and support capital investment cases.
• Review results vs plan/forecast/prior year, explain variances through robust analysis, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and improve internal controls; coordinate internal/external audits and manage local reporting requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop a small team making sure processes are documented and up to date.
• Build financial reports and enhance existing reports for use with a new ERP system.
• Manage the Capex investments.

Skills required

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger structures; experience translating analysis into clear business decisions.
• Experience within a small finance functions from the ground upwards
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders; high attention to detail and project management capability.
• Proven ability to build productive cross-functional relationships and drive operational/financial results; proactive, self-starting approach
• Experience within a Manufacturing, Engineering, Chemicals, Distribution or similar industry with goods in and out exposure. Managing working in progress etc.

Other information

• Full time Monday to Friday with Hybrid options available
• Up to 15% annual bonus
• Car allowance, laptop and mobile phone
• Car parking available
• Due to location, driving is essential to be able to get to work.

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

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