Financial Controller

As our new Financial Controller, you’ll be accountable for all aspects of finance within the Scott Bader UK, Ireland & Scandinavia businesses including governance and control, functional and business leadership and delivery of results.

You will continually raise the quality and focus of financial reporting, business performance and optimise the liquidity position.

You’ll develop and lead a high performing team that continually provides a best-in-class level of service to fellow colleagues, customers, suppliers and all other stakeholders.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• You’ll deliver the monthly results for the UK, Ireland & Scandinavia entities in line with/above budget for Profit and Cashflow
• You will support the local management team by acting as a trusted advisor and business partner, providing appropriate challenge to simplify and standardise operations and optimise performance.
• You’ll manage the finance teams and structure across the region to ensure an efficient and effective finance operation, delivering exceptional service at an optimised cost.
• You will be the local the expert on relevant accounting developments and ensure that the Regional CFO, Group Financial Controller and Group CFO are kept informed of all key changes and their application within the region.
• You’ll continuously seek to improve the quality and visibility of working capital performance measures and work with the team to drive continuous improvement.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• You hold a recognised formal accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years of FC experience.
• You’re a real business partner to your peers with a focus on value add to the entities you cover.
• Experienced in working within a financial accounting department in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Natural leader, we don’t do dictators around here, with the ability to develop and grow strong finance teams.
• You have an enquiring mind with a drive to succeed, deliver excellence and effectively manage change.

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day’s annual leave in case you need a couple of extra days.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.
• Our Head Office sits within 44 acres of Northamptonshire countryside, nestled within the village of Wollaston. Access to free onsite car parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria and even an onsite swimming pool.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 8 manufacturing sites and 19 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.