Are you ready to take financial leadership to the next level
As a Financial Controller Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) youll play a key role in ensuring financial integrity compliance and performance within our Colchester site. Youll oversee financial reporting controls and accounting processes working closely with operational and regional finance teams to support business performance during this key transition period.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global forward-thinking organization where your expertise will help maintain financial excellence and business continuity across our EMEA operations.
What youll be doing
Lead day-to-day financial control reporting and compliance activities for the Colchester site.
Ensure all financial processes comply with SOX requirements and company standards.
Manage month-end and year-end closing activities ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery of financial reports.
Support the preparation of budgets forecasts and variance analyses to assist business decision-making.
Liaise with internal and external auditors ensuring smooth audit processes and compliance with accounting policies.
Oversee the maintenance of SAP ECC / Navision systems to ensure accurate financial data.
Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment across multinational financial operations.
About You
You are an accomplished finance professional with a strong accounting background experienced in managing financial operations within a multinational business. Youre analytical detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and accuracy are key.
Youll bring:
A strong accounting and financial control background ideally within a manufacturing or service organization.
Experience working in a multinational environment collaborating across regions and functions.
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Knowledge and experience with SOX controls and internal audit processes.
Hands-on experience with SAP ECC and/or Navision systems.
Solid understanding of auditing principles prior audit experience is an advantage.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Whats in it for you
At JBT Marel youll have the opportunity to work in a high-performing finance team within a global industry leader. This fixed-term position offers valuable exposure to multinational operations and an opportunity to contribute to a critical business function.
Youll enjoy:
A key role within a dynamic global organization.
Exposure to multinational finance operations and systems.
A collaborative and professional working environment in Colchester.
Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and best practices.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
The chance to build lasting professional experience in a global business.
A role where your work makes a measurable impact during a key transition period.
Who are we
JBT Marel is a global leader in food processing solutions delivering advanced equipment digital innovation and service excellence to the worlds leading food producers. Our finance teams play a vital role in ensuring the strength transparency and efficiency of our global operations empowering sustainable growth and innovation across every business line.
Interested
If youre ready to bring your financial expertise to a world-class organization and support our business during this important period wed love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the financial future of food processing!
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Marel is full-line supplier of innovative solutions, services and software for the poultry, meat and fish processing industries, alongside alternative proteins, pet food and aqua feed.