Junior Finance Controller

Orona; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lift and escalator company is seeking a Junior Finance Controller to support finance operations through insightful reporting and collaboration. Responsibilities include month-end close support, audit input, and accounts payable oversight. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance and strong Excel skills. This role offers hands-on exposure to the finance lifecycle in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Some prior experience or a strong internship in finance, accounting, or a similar role.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident working in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial reports for timely month-end close.
• Provide key input to interim and annual audit processes.
• Maintain and update weekly/monthly finance reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

ORONA’s activities are focused on the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and modernisation of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in 100 countries, we have 330,000 lifts worldwide using our technology. With 2 manufacturing plants Orona is Number 1 in Europe in terms of complete lift production capacity.

As a Junior Finance Controller, you’ll play a vital part in our finance operations—supporting the business through insightful reporting, accurate data, and collaborative teamwork. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to the full finance lifecycle, including month-end and year-end processes.

• Month-End Close Support – Assist in preparing and reviewing financial reports to ensure timely, accurate month-end close activities.
• Audit Support – Provide key input to both interim and annual audit processes, supporting compliance and transparency.
• Operational Reporting – Maintain and update weekly/monthly finance reports to aid decision-making.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight – Process invoices, reconcile statements, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Intercompany Reconciliations – Help manage billing and reconciliation across Orona Group entities.
• Financial Systems & Data Entry – Ensure our ERP (SAP) system is up to date with precise financial data.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Some prior experience or a strong internship in finance, accounting, or a similar role
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident working in Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, can-do mindset with a genuine appetite for learning
• Familiarity with SAP is an advantage but not required