Financial Controller

Atkore; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance 4x salary

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Bonus scheme

Festive shutdown

Job summary

Atkore is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function in the UK. The role ensures statutory and group financial processes are robust, compliant and optimised for performance.

You will support the leadership team with financial insight and drive continuous improvement across planning, month-end, and reporting. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will manage treasury, cash forecasts, and the production of rolling forecasts and budget, while coaching the finance team

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Experience leading a finance department.
• Experience using Hyperion and MRP systems to optimise performance.
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP, US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Multi-currency transaction handling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and reporting to Head Office on a strict timetable.
• Maintain quarterly Head Office reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance (UK GAAP, US GAAP, FRS102).
• Oversee SOX compliance, internal audit, DOA and LDM across UK functions.
• Lead weekly forecasts and treasury management.
• Oversee Accounts Payable/Receivable and monthly finance reporting.
• Coordinate rolling 12-month forecast, budget and strategic plan.
• Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

SOX compliance

GAAP knowledge

Hyperion

MRP systems

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

Multi-currency

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Hyperion

MRP systems

Job description

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together - a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join the team. The Financial Controller is a senior role managing the Finance Department, responsible for the systems, processes, controls and reporting output of the business. The Financial Controller reports into the Finance Director and plays a key part in the business. As the Financial Controller you will need to acquire a detailed understanding of the business ensuring adequacy of and compliance with both statutory and Group Financial processes and controls. You will also support the other Managers and the Leadership team with expert knowledge and skills relating to financial queries, requests and information.

What you’ll do:

• Managing the month end process and reporting, ensuring that accurate results are provided within the Head Office timetable
• Maintaining quarterly reporting to Head Office as per the timetable
• Responsible for ensuring GAAP compliance (UK GAAP, US GAAP, FRS102)
• Responsible for ensuring SOX compliance and Internal Audit controls, DOA and LDM across UK functions
• Manage the production of weekly forecasts
• Management of the Treasury function
• Review and management of weekly cash forecasts
• Management of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
• Management of monthly finance reporting and analysis of results as required
• Involved in the preparation of Rolling 12-month forecast, Budget and Strat Plan
• Deputising for the Finance Director
• Ensuring that the fixed assets registers are maintained in line with both US GAAP / UK IFRS. Reconciliation of US GAAP / UK IFRS in statutory accounts
• Management of Capital expenditure budgeting / forecasting process and tracking of performance against them
• Journal preparation and control in line with the SOX regulations. Provide SOX compliance to cycle counting, access controls, segregation of duty
• Balance sheet reconciliations to be completed and uploaded within Head Office timescales
• Managing VAT return and Payroll submissions
• Point of contact for External / Internal Auditors – including annual stock take
• Point of contact for external tax advisors
• Managing the year end external audit process and the preparation of Statutory accounts to ensure the Statutory accounts are filed at Companies House on time
• Managing the internal audit process
• Business partnering, supporting operational and commercial decision-making through financial insight and analysis as required
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, month end and reporting processes
• Identify lean activities for the Finance Team to be more efficient
• Coaching, development and managing the Finance Team, including monthly 1:2:1 meetings
• Anticipate risks

What you bring:

• Essential: Qualified accountant (ACCA OR CIMA), substantial level of experience post qualification
• Experience in managing a finance department
• Experience in using MRP systems and Hyperion and getting the best performance out of systems
• Financial and Management accounting skills
• Knowledge of SOX regulations and USGAAP
• Multi-currency transactions
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Stakeholder management skills and leadership experience
• Strong Excel experience, particularly extensive pivot table, v and h lookup knowledge
• Ability to review sales and margins and provide analysis and control
• Ability to converse appropriately with all levels within a Global US Corporation
• Provide accurate and timely information to tight deadlines
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent within Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Product and Industry knowledge with OEM’s essential.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Commercial experience with proven ability to increase sales in key accounts and industrial markets
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience of working in industrial manufacturing is essential
• Ability to travel nationally as & when required.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Festive shutdown at Christmas
• Companywide bonus scheme
• Service and recognition awards
• Training and development opportunities
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
• Employee assistance programme including a 24/7 GP service.
• Cash health plan
• Free home cyber security training
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, if you do require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviours, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavour to move us forward