Financial Controller (AMEC)

Financial Controller

Norcross (Hybrid)

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting, you will lead a team of accountants based primarily in the AMEC region with the purpose of ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the company's financial reporting processes. This position is vital for providing transparent financial information to stakeholders and upholding regulatory standards in the AMEC region.  Also, it is key for providing both strategic decision-making and commercial insight for the Micromeritics (MM) business whilst leading on the integration of the MM ERP system into the wider MP SAP Hana ERP system. You will lead, engage, and develop a team of 12, driving process excellence and implementing best practices to enhance the company's financial reporting capabilities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 12 based in the AMEC region, providing clear direction, support, and development opportunities.
• Lead the delivery of the monthly reporting accounting process, ensuring strong close processes and accurate information.
• Lead the successful and on-time delivery of annual reporting statements in the region, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead on the annual audit on behalf of Malvern Panalytical (MP) AMEC region and Global MM business, working with external auditors to deliver a smooth and successful process.
• Work with the Global Finance Process owner to deliver reliable and insightful financial reporting processes and ensure robust reporting controls.
• Leading on the integration of the MM ERP system into the wider MP SAP Hana ERP system, as well as integrating the MP and MM accounting teams over time.
• Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process in conjunction with the Central MP FP&A team and provide commercial insight for the MM Business.

What you will bring to the role:

• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in leading mid-sized teams and developing those individuals.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards.
• Strong influencing skills across functions, countries, and cultures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a global company and in a manufacturing, setting is an advantage.
• Significant experience in leading and delivering finance change projects.
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana and consolidation software such as SAP BPC is beneficial.
• Experience of working in an environment of change and successfully managing people through that change.  This will include experience of leading ERP change projects (SAP Hana knowledge here will be an advantage).

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Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

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