Financial Leader for Global Specialties

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cabot Corporation Full time
About the Role

At Cabot Corporation, we're seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead our UK Finance operations. This dynamic role offers an exciting opportunity to shape financial management strategies and drive business growth.

As Financial Leader, you will oversee financial reporting and planning activities for multiple entities, including a manufacturing site, technical engineering & selling entity, and six UK holding companies. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local regulations, as well as supporting strategic growth initiatives. Your strong leadership skills and analytical abilities will enable you to work closely with the Global Business Services functions to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Lead financial and accounting activities for Cabot Carbon Ltd and oversee seven other UK entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local regulations.
  • Manage the preparation of statutory accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions for eight UK entities.
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while identifying financial and business trends.
  • Lead internal Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) checks and complete regular audits.
  • Act as a business partner for the Barry Site Manager & LT, providing insightful analyses to facilitate decision making regarding capital appropriations, expansion product line changes, product/profit performance, and others.
  • Work proactively on cost-saving initiatives and complete pricing updates for product costing, ensuring compliance with accounting policy and regulatory requirements, and maintaining an effective internal control environment.
  • Act as Pension Trustee for CCL Pension Schemes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Support EMEA and global functions with process digitalization and innovation initiatives.
  • Supervise and mentor the finance team, identifying training needs, promoting continuous professional development, and ensuring strong internal controls.
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance and facilitate audits.
About You
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW) required.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in accounting/financial management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, statutory accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
  • Strong leadership skills, with ability to work with ambiguity and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to see the bigger picture.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a competitive salary package, estimated to be around £90,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for career growth and development.



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