controller Birmingham, England
Job description
Commercial Financial Controller - Hybrid Role based in and around the Midlands
Are you passionate about Finance with great attention to detail, and a team player?
Our purpose, to make the world a better home, reflects who we are and sets the course for our future. Over 350 years of history, our collective strength and leadership empower us to address major challenges facing humanity, including climate change, resource protection, and inclusion.
We operate internationally and locally and are fully integrated within our local communities to support their vitality and help build a fairer and more sustainable world.
Our purpose calls on us to innovate openly, with the profound ambition to act every day to make the world a more beautiful and sustainable place to live.
What we're looking for
· Fully qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA or qualified by experience
· Strong business partner
· Good motivational / leadership skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Good business acumen and commercial awareness - with experience of working in a commercially focused business
· Proven experience of financial systems and strong Excel skills
· Experience of working within a multi-site business preferable
· Experience of working within a manufacturing or construction industry is preferable but not essential.
What you will be doing:
Operating as senior management, the primary role is to ensure commercial financial management and control of a well-known organization.
A key part of the role is the effective support of the Commercial, Marketing, Brand, Procurement, and Technical Teams and the provision of accurate, timely, and insightful management information.
· Providing "insight" to Commercial information and analysis.
· Effective business partnering. Attendance at relevant Commercial Meetings and brand meetings.
· Provide financial leadership and support for the Sales, Marketing, Brand, Procurement & Technical teams.
· Challenge of Commercial performance.
· Working with the Business Information team, key provider of financial information, KPIs, and analysis to support business decision-making.
· Support for the Commercial teams on pricing, analysis, and reporting.
· Support for the Procurement Director for rebate deals, terms, and forecasting.
· Support for the Marketing and Digital Director on digital projects, including the management of the new ERP capex.
Are we an inclusive employer?
We are a leader in our industry, improving daily life through high-performance solutions.
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
And what about flexibility?
The world of work is changing. We're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham, B3 3SD
