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 provide 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). Are SGA and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can’t promise to meet every request when we’re recruiting. But we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you