Financial Controller UKI

Nilfisk; Penrith; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cleaning equipment company is seeking a Financial Controller for the UK and Ireland. This hybrid role based in Penrith involves financial reporting, auditing support, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have accounting knowledge, SAP experience, and strong Excel skills. The position emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and a commitment to creating a cleaner future through sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Partly qualified as accountant, full qualification as charted accountant is not needed.
• Accounting understanding and ability to analyse financial reports.
• Experience in SAP and preferably in SAP BI / Analysis for Office and Onestream.
• Good understanding of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Strong skills in Excel.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work under time pressure with many stakeholders.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Creation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Preparation and assistance with the year-end close and audit.
• Support to and follow-up with countries on accounting issues.
• Controlling of the financial registrations performed by the bookkeeping department.
• Supporting the PTP and OTC functions.
• Payment processing in SAP and in the banking system.
• VAT reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders within UK, Ireland and the EMEA region.
• Implement and measure internal controls.
• Profitability and performance analysis.
• Compliance and internal audits.

Job description

Financial Controller UK and Ireland

Full Time

Based in Penrith, hybrid working possible

Salary based on experience

Controlling of a large international entity in global leading company.

Nilfisk is a leading global player within development, production, distribution and sales of professional cleaning equipment. We are represented in more than 40 countries and have sales in more than 100 countries and an annual turnover of 1.028 mEUR (2024). We are currently on a strategic journey from a product-oriented manufacturing company to a customer-driven global solution partner.

Controlling of designated legal entities, and development of Financial Reporting.

The Finance team acts as the shared service centre for Finance for the entities within the specific region. We are responsible for ensuring high quality financial reporting and for the continuous improvement and standardization of the processes.

You will act as financial partner to our UK and Ireland sales entities. This position reports to the Director of Finance EMEA SAP Sales Entities.

Tasks

• Creation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting

• Preparation and assistance with the year‑end close and audit related to both group and local statutory reporting

• Support to and follow‑up with countries on accounting issues

• Controlling of the financial registrations performed by the bookkeeping department

• Supporting the PTP and OTC functions

• Payment processing in SAP and in the banking system

• VAT reporting

• Collaborate with stakeholders within UK, Ireland and the EMEA region

• Implement and measure internal controls. Process optimization

• Profitability and performance analysis

• Compliance and internal audits

Required skills, competencies and experience

• Partly qualified as accountant, full qualification as charted accountant is not needed

• Accounting understanding and ability to analyse financial reports

• Experience in SAP and preferably in SAP BI / Analysis for Office and Onestream

• Good understanding of IFRS and local GAAP

• Strong skills in Excel

• Fluency in English

• Ability to work under time pressure with many stakeholders

• Ability to make decisions and work independently

You have focus on collaboration, supporting others, and want to have fun in your daily work. You are flexible, open, and able to interact at all levels in an organisation. You are also able to act independently and are comfortable making decisions. You are ready to be part of an experienced team, where you can contribute with and receive learning.

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender‑identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

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