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Financial Controller - Case & Construction (BSP EMEA)

Brenntag AG

Leeds

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player in Leeds seeks a Financial Controller to drive financial analysis and support strategic decision-making. This role involves collaborating with non-financial management, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with business procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised accounting qualification and several years of experience in financial planning across multi-country environments. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation and resilience, and make a significant impact on the organisation's financial health. If you have strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Recognised Professional Accounting Qualification required.
Multiple years experience with Financial Planning & Analysis.

Conduct financial analysis, KPIs monitoring, and reporting.
Prepare budgets and forecasts while ensuring compliance.

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Proactive Problem Solving

Professional Accounting Qualification

O365 Applications

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

HFM

OneStream

Our team in Leeds currently has an opening for a Financial Controller - Case & Construction (BSP EMEA).

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial analysis, KPIs, monitoring, and reporting.
Financial support and interpretation of the business.
Support and work alongside non-financial management.
Strategic and decision-making models. Implementation of strategies.
Business procedures, reporting compliance, controls, and risk assessments.
Control and preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Review and analyse working capital to achieve optimisation.
Evaluation and appraisal of capex and contract approval requests.
Reconciliation of Global / EMEA data to local systems.

YOUR PROFILE
Education:

Recognised Professional Accounting Qualification required.

Experience/knowledge:

Excellent analytical skills & the ability to communicate across business functions.
Multiple years experience with Financial Planning & Analysis in a multi-country environment.
Strong knowledge of O365 applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of SAP and financial consolidation systems (HFM, OneStream) would also be preferable.

Personal Skills & Abilities:

Strong communication skills.
Pro-active with an analytical approach and working alongside non-financial teams. Commercial & operational focus.
Able to show initiative, preventing problems rather than reacting to them.
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload within a busy environment.

INTERESTED?

We look forward to receiving your application.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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