Financial Controller

Panda; Gildersome; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A resource recovery business in Gildersome is searching for a Financial Controller to ensure financial health during significant organizational changes. The role involves leading a finance team, managing cash flow, and driving financial excellence through compliance, budgeting, and strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive financial leadership experience and relevant qualifications, including ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. This position plays a critical role in the company's long-term sustainability and success.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting and cash flow management.
• Ability to conduct high-level financial analysis.
• Experience in managing business transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.
• Oversee financial analysis for cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement internal controls and ensure tax compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Cash flow management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

About the Role

The Financial Controller role will ensure the financial health and stability of the organisation during a period of significant change. By leading the finance team and collaborating with senior management, the role drives financial excellence through accurate reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.

Additionally, it plays a crucial part in supporting strategic initiatives, including business restructuring, ERP implementation, and cultural transformation, ultimately contributing to long‑term sustainability and success.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting in line with accounting standards and regulations
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process to support strategic decision‑making
• Managing cash flow and working capital to maintain financial stability
• Overseeing financial analysis to identify cost‑saving opportunities and investment potential
• Implementing and maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements

Leading and Developing a High‑Performing Finance Team

Supporting strategic initiatives such as business restructuring, ERP implementation, and synergy savings.

Areas of Responsibility

• Financial Reporting: Preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Managing the budget process, tracking variances, and providing strategic insights
• Cash Flow Management: Ensuring liquidity and optimizing working capital
• Financial Analysis: Conducting ROI assessments and evaluating investment opportunities
• Compliance & Controls: Maintaining internal controls, managing audits, and ensuring tax compliance
• Team Leadership: Mentoring and developing the finance team
• Financial Strategy: Collaborating with senior management to drive financial and business strategy

Experience and Skills Required

• Extensive experience in financial leadership roles, ideally as a Financial Controller
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Ability to conduct high‑level financial analysis to support strategic decision‑makingStrong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced MS Excel capabilities
• Experience in managing business transformation, ERP implementation, and cultural change initiatives

Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (essential)
• In‑depth knowledge of accounting standards, financial regulations, and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with financial systems, ERP software, and advanced financial modelling
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, tax laws, and internal controls

Join Us on the Journey

Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3,000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

As a parent company to numerous brands, our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and partners remains front and centre. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing resources responsibly and push the boundaries of innovation.

Panda is not just a company – it’s a resource recovery business that has grown and diversified significantly. Our commitment to sustainability and customer service stands at the core of our mission.

We aim to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent in the communities where our assets are located.

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