Controller Specialist - UK (m/f/x)* in Loughborough

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges.

The Controller Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data and processes within the organization. While transactional accounting work is handled by our shared service center, the local accountant is responsible for overseeing these processes, analyzing financial information, and providing insights and support to different departments and stakeholders. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting, Analysis and reporting: analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Provide insights and recommendations to different departments, shared service center in India and management. Prepare and compile internal and governmental statistical reports in accordance with established guidelines and deadlines. Handle the accounting Non-PO Country invoices, Pensions, Insurances and other general ledger entries.
• Payroll Accounting: analyze payroll accounts and cooperate with global shared service center to ensure financial data compliance. Support the reconciliation of payroll accounts and resolution of any discrepancies in a timely manner and communication with public administration.
• Tax Compliance: Support in the preparation of tax returns, compliance with tax laws and regulations as required, and provide support during tax audits.
• Financial Compliance and Auditing: Assist with internal and external audits, including preparing of statutory annual reports, providing documentation, and addressing audit findings. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal and external standards (US-GAAP, statutory GAAP and internal regulations). Perform Balance sheet reviews and Month End Close activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with statutory accounting standards, regulations, and best practices, and seek opportunities to improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Identify financial risks in the matrix organization and develop strategies to mitigate them, such as implementing internal controls and risk management procedures. Collaborate with the shared service center and other stakeholders to implement changes and streamline processes.

Your Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize

Work location

Remote

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international, to attend local hub and finance meetings, in line with business needs. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.