Services Controller

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Financial Controller, Europe to join our Finance team reporting to the Finance Director, Financial Control. As a Regional Financial Controller, you will focus on building a lean, efficient European finance organisation grounded in strong controls, compliance, and streamlined processes. The successful candidate will proactively manage and develop the finance team, ensuring the recruitment and retention of key talent. They will hold ultimate accountability for all ledgers, controls, compliance, payroll, and financial processes within the Financial Control Environment, working closely with operational accounting in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Standardising internal control processes
• Managing the region’s balance sheet and cash flow
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Overseeing internal and external audits
• Providing oversight of the finance function for the Canadian entity
• Managing HQ accounting alongside smaller legacy entities
• Serving as a key member of the global controlling finance group with statutory director duties as required
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

This role is based from our headquarters within Slough working Monday to Friday normal office hours.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications:

• Educated to undergraduate level minimum, CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Large ERP experience required, implementation experience desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English – any additional European language a benefit
• Strong Excel, SAP and MS Office experience

Diversity & Inclusion: All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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