Finance Director, UK

For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is a member of the financial leadership team and responsible for positively impacting results and the overall success of the business. This position provides strategic direction, leadership and accountability for financial operations across the Company’s UK operations. Responsible for process improvement within the finance field, this role influences operational results and assists the organization in becoming more data driven and results focused. Involved in directing financial reporting processes, this position may also engage in special projects, including but not limited to mergers, divestitures, acquisitions and integrations, external financing, as well as enhancing the current processes in place. Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting and finance principles including practices and procedures related to internal and external audit functions and GAAP within a complex engineered to order manufacturing environment. Must also have a thorough knowledge of lFRS and IAS for local statutory reporting requirements. Relies on experience, expertise, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks and works independently.

The person in this role will create and lead with a culture of strong leadership, innovation, talent and disciplined practices and processes. This leader will also develop and maintain a sustained and long-term continuous improvement and efficient organization that consistently produces improved results while motivating and retaining employees with high performance standards.

Normal office environment with potential travel to Celeros FT locations, as needed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set the direction, tone and management for the controllership and finance activities
• Clear understanding of material transactions and activities impacting the operating results
• Hands on management of site controllership teams to own, manage and optimize balance sheet (B/S), P&L and cash flow (CF)
• Succession and top grading of finance team
• Drive finance projects based on business needs and cross functional support, as required
• In depth understanding and modeling of operational impacts to the P&L and CF based on various operational scenarios
• Ensures that the business units’ financial results are reported in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with GAAP through periodic balance sheet reviews, communication of current issues and best practice sharing
• Ensures compliance with the following accounting standards:
• US and Local Country Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
• Company policies and procedures
• Coordinates Tax and Treasury issues relating to the location
• Project management and operational execution impacting financial performance, including but not limited to manufacturing capacity planning, capital deployment, product pricing, percentage of completion accounting, and long-term service accounting
• Proactive management of external audits and coordination of timely implementation of corrective action
• Coordinates and performs compliance work, including maintaining proper internal control documentation, monitoring of control design and effectiveness, preparation, maintenance and review of self-assessment documentation and primary contact for Corporate or compliance matters.
• Generally, champions compliance oversight, driving the control environment throughout the business by monitoring and identification as well as leading improvement of compliance processes
• Establish and monitor financially based KPIs within each functional area.
• Plays key role in ensuring the financial area complies with laws and regulations; stays abreast of laws and regulations through professional reading, electronic professional websites and internal counsel.
• Analysis & reporting of inventory, purchase price variance, production order variance, various spending accounts, labor & efficiencies, etc.
• Provide monthly and annual forecasting and budgeting
• Partner with global product managers to understand market pricing requirements and where price escalation can be achieved
• Engage with Operational management, supply chain, engineering, and HR to optimize cost structure and global footprint.
• All other duties as directed or modified

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SAP and HFM experience desired
• Experienced with Microsoft Outlook
• Familiarity of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Alignment to the strategic goals of the Company and financial philosophy within the business structure
• Strong analytical skills – able to assist in identifying and providing solutions to complex operational and financial issues as they impact the function. Able to create clear action plans.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to collaborate with others through appropriate influencing and negotiation strategies.
• Broad organizational business acumen, emotional intelligence, executive disposition and a strong bias for results.
• Can meet commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work well under deadlines and to deliver results on time
• Self-starting with good organizational skills
• Strong business and financial analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and forecast financial results
• Ability to work in a team-oriented matrix environment that is fast-paced and demanding

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
• Minimum of 15 years manufacturing costing and financial reporting experience with an automated system
• Public accounting experience is highly desirable; strong background with internal & external audit functions required.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA); a requirement for career progression
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally accepted accounting principles preferable

You must have valid right to work in the UK and be able to obtain security clearance to apply for this role.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.

SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.

PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.

EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.