Senior Financial Controller

6 days ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom British Sugar plc Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Financial Controller - Operations will lead and develop a team of finance personnel, ensuring strong financial controls and compliance with UK legislation.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Team Leadership: Develop a high-performing culture, leading a team of 20 finance professionals, responsible for financial controls, compliance, credit control, accounts payable, master data, tax, and treasury.
  2. Financial Controls: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of British Sugar's financial records by maintaining robust financial controls and identifying areas for improvement.
  3. Risk Management: Drive the risk management agenda, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate key risks and ensure compliance.
  4. Audit and Compliance: Proactively manage relationships with audit teams and resolve issues promptly, ensuring accurate preparation of internal reports and statutory accounts.
  5. Technical Expertise: Provide accounting guidance, working closely with AB Sugar/ABF on technical matters, and review budget and forecast working capital figures to ensure reasonableness.
Requirements
  1. Critical Thinking: Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and ownership in investigating and challenging differences or unexpected results.
  2. Influencing Skills: Build constructive relationships across the business, flexing style to ensure compliance when necessary.
  3. Process Improvement: Analyze processes, suggest new solutions, and drive agreed changes to completion.
  4. Leadership: Empower a team through performance and achieve desired outcomes.
  5. Technical Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with accounting knowledge and demonstrate how changes may impact British Sugar.
About Us

British Sugar is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and given opportunities to succeed. We strive to be a great place to work for everyone.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development


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