Financial Controller in Hawarden

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer‑based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure. We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6,200 employees around the world.

The Finance Controller is a senior finance leadership role accountable for financial performance, governance, and control across the Product Area. It ensures accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective cash flow management. As a key partner to the Managing Director, the role provides financial insight to support strategic decision making, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance delivery.

Activities may include:

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Taxation
• Insurance
• Credit control
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Inventory and costs control
• Budgeting and forecasting
• People management and coordination of all these processes

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Analyse the PA’s revenues, liabilities, credit conditions, and other financial indicators to forecast its short, medium, and long‑term cash flow position; evaluate and recommend investments, funding sources, and other financial instruments that will meet these cash flow needs.
• Advise BU and/or BA management on financial matters and on the potential impact of current and future laws and regulations on the operation of the organization.
• Provide technical expertise and advice on financial issues to functional or operational areas managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities.
• Prepare the organization’s (monthly and annual) financial reports of PA by analyzing and combining the different PG results, and present findings and recommendations to the BU and/or BA management. Reports may include auditor and financial analyst reports; profit and loss statements and balance sheets; and regulatory reports and filings.
• Ensure that all tax returns, tax declarations, and other required reports are submitted accurately and on time.
• Select, and manage ongoing relationships with, external consultants and advisors (for example tax advisors, accounting firms) to ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop financial staff to ensure that the organization’s operational accounting activities are conducted accurately, ethically, consistently and according to relevant regulations, laws, and standards.
• Manage and coordinate the PG finance teams.
• Liaise with controllers of contract manufacturers where necessary.
• Support the planned implementation of new ERP systems.
• Improve financial project management process.
• Strong business partner to the PA MD, being a sounding board for them on all operational issues.

Education & Experience:

• BSc or BA degree in accounting, finance or similar field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a managerial responsible financial role.
• Experienced in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.
• Experience with implementation of a new ERP system.
• Visible expertise in the corporate world of finance.
• Experience in working in an international environment.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working options and generous annual leave.
• Global travel and career development opportunities.
• A supportive team and cutting‑edge technology.

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.