Financial Controller

Marel; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food processing solutions is seeking a Financial Controller for maternity cover in Colchester. This role involves oversight of financial reporting, compliance, and operational support during a key transition. Candidates should possess a strong accounting background, experience in multinational settings, and familiarity with SOX controls. This fixed-term position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for process improvements

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and financial control background ideally within a manufacturing or service organization.
• Experience in a multinational environment collaborating across regions and functions.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and internal audit processes.
• Previous audit experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial control reporting and compliance activities.
• Ensure financial processes comply with SOX requirements and company standards.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities for accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in budget preparation and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors for compliance.

Skills

Accounting Software

GAAP

General Ledger Accounting

IFRS

Budgeting

ERP Systems

Financial Management

Tools

SAP ECC

Navision

Job description

Are you ready to take financial leadership to the next level

As a Financial Controller Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) youll play a key role in ensuring financial integrity compliance and performance within our Colchester site. Youll oversee financial reporting controls and accounting processes working closely with operational and regional finance teams to support business performance during this key transition period.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global forward-thinking organization where your expertise will help maintain financial excellence and business continuity across our EMEA operations.

What youll be doing

• Lead day-to-day financial control reporting and compliance activities for the Colchester site.
• Ensure all financial processes comply with SOX requirements and company standards.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery of financial reports.
• Support the preparation of budgets forecasts and variance analyses to assist business decision-making.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors ensuring smooth audit processes and compliance with accounting policies.
• Oversee the maintenance of SAP ECC / Navision systems to ensure accurate financial data.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment across multinational financial operations.

About You

You are an accomplished finance professional with a strong accounting background experienced in managing financial operations within a multinational business. Youre analytical detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and accuracy are key.

Youll bring

• A strong accounting and financial control background ideally within a manufacturing or service organization.
• Experience working in a multinational environment collaborating across regions and functions.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Knowledge and experience with SOX controls and internal audit processes.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP ECC and / or Navision systems.
• Solid understanding of auditing principles prior audit experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Whats in it for you

At JBT Marel youll have the opportunity to work in a high‑performing finance team within a global industry leader. This fixed‑term position offers valuable exposure to multinational operations and an opportunity to contribute to a critical business function.

• A key role within a dynamic global organization.
• Exposure to multinational finance operations and systems.
• A collaborative and professional working environment in Colchester.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and best practices.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The chance to build lasting professional experience in a global business.
• A role where your work makes a measurable impact during a key transition period.

Who are we

JBT Marel is a global leader in food processing solutions delivering advanced equipment digital innovation and service excellence to the worlds leading food producers. Our finance teams play a vital role in ensuring the strength transparency and efficiency of our global operations empowering sustainable growth and innovation across every business line.

Interested

If youre ready to bring your financial expertise to a world‑class organization and support our business during this important period wed love to hear from you.

• Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter to
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Join us and help shape the financial future of food processing!

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Key Skills

Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1