Plant Controller

AMETEK; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technology company in the UK seeks a Controller to oversee financial and accounting operations. Responsibilities include managing daily accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and leading the budgeting process. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing, and strong Excel skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing with standard cost systems.
• Experience in ERP system implementation is a plus.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX.
• Lead day-to-day operations of accounting, payroll, and cost accounting functions.
• Coordinate annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budgets.

Skills

Strong Excel Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent organization skills

Strong influence skills

Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines

Education

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

CPAA, ICAEW, or ACCA professional qualification

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Solartron ISA UK Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial, reporting and accounting operations in the UK including budgets, forecasting, monthly closings, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, oversight of the accounting staff and other business initiatives which relate to the accounting functions. This position has direct supervision of Payroll, General Accounting, Trade Debtors and Trade Creditors. In addition, this position will partner with the Business Unit Controller and other AMETEK International accounting leaders to ensure US GAAP and SOX compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the general accounting, payroll, and cost accounting functions. Assign duties and examine work of subordinates for exactness and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Design and manage a well‑controlled and global close process to ensure all internal and AMETEK corporate deadlines are met.
• Ensure completeness and timeliness of all Corporate required HFM reporting and web forms.
• Oversee preparation of the internal management reporting package and ensure accuracy and timeliness of data. Recommend updates and additions to package based upon business need.
• Provide support to internal Solartron ISA management including product margins, department spending, project costs, and other financial metrics.
• Provide leadership, development, and strategic direction to accounting staff including providing technical guidance and training as required.
• Lead all internal and/or external financial and SOX audits. Comply with all local statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual budgeting process and global consolidation of budget data. Monitor and report actual performance to final approved budget.
• Develop and maintain internal SOX 404 and operating policies and procedures of the accounting areas and ensure compliance with AMETEK internal control structure requirements.
• Perform monthly and quarterly inventory analysis and calculate excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves.
• Prepare and submit UK Corporation Tax reports accurately and on time.
• Coordinate and manage R&D Tax Claim submissions to the AMETEK UK Tax team.
• Complete VAT and Intrastat submissions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Produce and deliver the Annual Statutory Account Pack in accordance with UK standards.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; CPAA, ICAEW, or ACCA professional qualification preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience is required, preferrably in the manufacturing industry utilizing standard cost systems.
• ERP system implementation experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, etc).
• Detail orientated.
• Excellent organization, documentation, and prioritization skills.
• Strong influence skills.
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• High motivation to achieve personal, team, and business goals.