Financial Controller

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Full time
Location: Stafford
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Job offered by: Saint Gobain
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Category:
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Are you a financial professional who thrives on driving change and making data meaningful?

At Saint Gobain Abrasives we're seeking a

commercial Financial Controller

to lead on

process improvements, commercial controlling

- particularly

rebate management , and

financial insights to our business . This is a dynamic role offering significant involvement in change projects and collaboration with key stakeholders across the UK and Northern Europe.

Saint Gobain Abrasives

is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland and manufactures and distributes high quality abrasive products to engineering, distribution and retail markets.

This is a hybrid role working 3 days a week in our Stafford based head office.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a financial controller with a knack for making complex data meaningful, driving change and improving processes.

To be successful you will be: Experience in financial controlling, including rebates, forecasting, and reporting. A process-improvement mindset with the ability to streamline and innovate. Confidence in presenting and translating financial insights to non-financial stakeholders. Knowledge of IFRS standards and proficiency in SAP. A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving. What you will be doing:

As a Financial Controller

you take ownership of key financial operations, particularly

rebate management

and

sales reporting , and use these insights to support the business.

Day to day you will:

Drive commercial insights by providing analysis of business performance to support decision-making. Advise the sales and commercial teams on the effectiveness of rebate contracts, free-of-charge items, and credit strategies. Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable team to manage prospective customers and delinquent accounts. Manage Rebate Contracts by taking ownership of rebate processing, reconciliation, and advising on contract effectiveness (UK and Nordic regions). Collaborate across teams and act as a key business partner for Commercial, Logistics, and Marketing teams. Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. Streamline processes by working with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) to improve efficiency in daily operations and ensure accurate, timely submissions of monthly accounts. Ensure compliance with IFRS and implement required procedures in line with ICRF standards. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for cost centre reporting. Provide timely and accurate management information packs and external reporting (e.g., insurance declarations).

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