At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance activities and provide strategic insights to support business growth.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Aflex, part of the innovative Spirax-Sarco Engineering Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on career advancement and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming finance for a global leader in biopharmaceuticals and industrial processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance leadership and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The WM Global Supply Division, consisting of seven key manufacturing sites across Europe, USA and China, is undergoing a transformation to better support the future growth ambition of the WMFTS business. This role is a key leadership team position within the Aflex Hose site in the UK. Aflex Hose product is sold through both group and third-party channels globally into biopharmaceutical, industrial process and automotive sectors with an annual third-party revenue of c.£45m and a headcount on the Bradley Business Park site of c.290 colleagues.
The Finance Director acts as a true business partner to the Aflex Hose Managing Director, the Sales and Marketing Director and their leadership team to ensure the Aflex Hose team can deliver their operational and financial objectives to support the wider Watson-Marlow business strategy. The role is expected to provide both functional finance expertise, as well as a wider strategic business perspective, to the leadership team and play a key part in creating a strongly performing and highly collaborative team within the Supply site and across the Supply Division finance function. The role leads a team of five with full end-to-end responsibility for all finance activities within the site.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide high quality financial insight and expertise as a business partner to the Aflex Hose Managing Director.
- Lead the Finance team (incorporating costing team) within the Aflex Hose site and be a key member of the Aflex Hose Leadership team, working closely with the Aflex Hose Managing Director.
- Directly responsible for all aspects of Financial Reporting (both Management and Statutory reporting), Planning, Compliance.
Financial Controller employer: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
At Aflex, located in the vibrant Bradley Business Park, Huddersfield, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. As a Financial Controller, you will not only lead a dedicated finance team but also play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our operations, all while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid working model and being part of a global leader in the biopharmaceutical and industrial sectors.
Contact Details:
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions Recruitment Team
