Factory Controller

ABB; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Employee assistance programme

Mobility opportunities

Job summary

ABB UK is seeking a Finance Leader to drive financial performance across two manufacturing sites. You will lead the finance strategy, partner with site managers, and translate strategic goals into actionable plans and forecasts. This role emphasizes strong controls, reporting, and cross-site collaboration.

You will manage a small team, travel between locations, and leverage SAP expertise to optimize operations. On-site work model with opportunities to influence global finance practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Financial Leadership role, in manufacturing/operations.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Experience partnering with factory managers and leadership teams.
• Experience with ERP changes/implementations (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the finance strategy for the factory/manufacturing site.
• Partner with factory managers to set strategy and develop a global business model.
• Translate the finance strategy into business plans with measurable targets and oversee forecasting.
• Ensure robust business controls aligned with group policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

SAP

Communication

Driving license

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Business Controller

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead financial processes and transactions to optimize financial performance within the factory/site. Each day, you will support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate various business alternatives. You will also showcase your expertise by recommending the most appropriate business solutions.

Our Team Dynamics

You will lead a team of 4 colleagues, where you will be able to thrive and support the development of direct reports. You'll work closely with the Leadership Teams across 2 manufacturing sites helping to ensure that both individual and business objectives are delivered and deliver high class Financial Data to the team to support key decision making.

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Work model: onsite

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Contributing to the definition of the finance strategy for your respective factory/manufacturing site.
• Serving as the key partner to factory managers in determining strategy for your own area of responsibility and developing a global business model, aligning with wider strategy, implementing them, and adjusting, as needed.
• Translating the finance strategy into business plans and establishing measurable targets and overseeing the business planning and forecasting process for your area of responsibility.
• Ensuring robust Business Controls are in place, regularly reviewed and tested and in line with group policies/procedures.

Qualifications For The Role

• You are highly skilled in delivering high class Financial Analysis, converting complex data into meaningful metrics.
• You enjoy working in the manufacturing industry.
• You have 3+ years of experience in a Financial Leadership role, in manufacturing/operations and have excellent leadership skills.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of SAP, and preferably have experience of, and played a key role in ERP system changes/implementation.
• You are passionate about Manufacturing, and delivering best in class financial reporting to the Factory Leadership Teams and other Senior Management
• Possess excellent communication skills
• You hold current UK driving license and are comfortable with travelling between 2 locations.
• Preferably hold a recognized Financial Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or be able to demonstrate extensive experience in profession

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Cover
• Generous employee referral scheme

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

More About Us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

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