Financial Controller

Are you a financial professional who thrives on driving change and making data meaningful?

At Saint Gobain Abrasives we’re seeking a commercial Financial Controller to lead on process improvements, commercial controlling - particularly rebate management, and financial insights to our business. This is a dynamic role offering significant involvement in change projects and collaboration with key stakeholders across the UK and Northern Europe.

Saint Gobain Abrasives is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland and manufactures and distributes high quality abrasive products to engineering, distribution and retail markets.

This is a hybrid role working 3 days a week in our Stafford based head office.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a financial controller with a knack for making complex data meaningful, driving change and improving processes.

To be successful you will be:

• Experience in financial controlling, including rebates, forecasting, and reporting.
• A process-improvement mindset with the ability to streamline and innovate.
• Confidence in presenting and translating financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards and proficiency in SAP.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

What you will be doing:

As a Financial Controller, you take ownership of key financial operations, particularly rebate management and sales reporting, and use these insights to support the business.

Day to day you will:

• Drive commercial insights by providing analysis of business performance to support decision-making.
• Advise the sales and commercial teams on the effectiveness of rebate contracts, free-of-charge items, and credit strategies.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable team to manage prospective customers and delinquent accounts.
• Manage Rebate Contracts by taking ownership of rebate processing, reconciliation, and advising on contract effectiveness (UK and Nordic regions).
• Collaborate Across Teams and act as a key business partner for Commercial, Logistics, and Marketing teams.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Streamline Processes by working with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) to improve efficiency in daily operations and ensure accurate, timely submissions of monthly accounts.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and implement required procedures in line with ICRF standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for cost centre reporting.
• Provide timely and accurate management information packs and external reporting (e.g., insurance declarations).