Our manufacturing site in Barry, just outside Cardiff, South Wales was built in 1989 and started production in 1992. Our team of just over 90 employees share a common desire to continuously improve and strive for excellence. Here at Cabot Barry, we pride ourselves on all being able to contribute to a culture that fosters entrepreneurship, innovation and accountability. We place a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork and believe everyone should have a voice. Our people share four core values: respect, integrity, responsibility and excellence in everything we do. Currently we’re looking for a UK Finance Manager to join our Barry Leadership Team, where you’ll be at the forefront of financial management for multiple entities, including a manufacturing site, technical engineering & selling entity and six UK holding companies. You'll be responsible for the financial reporting and planning activities, manage relationships with all regulatory authorities, and support strategic growth initiatives as needed. Working closely with the Global Business Services functions to ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with Cabot’s global standards and both generally accepted accounting principles for both US GAAP & UK GAAP for reporting. Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic global company? If so, please consider the opportunity we have for you to join our team and take the next step in your finance career - join a global leader where you can make a real impact • Lead financial and accounting activities for Cabot Carbon Ltd and oversee seven other UK entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local regulations. • Manage the preparation of statutory accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions for eight UK entities. • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while identifying financial and business trends. • Lead the internal Sarbanes-Okley (SOX) checks and complete regular audits • Act as a business partner for the Barry Site Manager & LT providing insightful analyses to facilitate decision making regarding capital appropriations, expansion product line changes, product/profit performance and others. Lead annual budget planning and forecasting cycles closely collaborating with teams across the region and in HQ • Work proactively on cost saving initiatives and complete pricing updates for product costing Ensure compliance with accounting policy and regulatory requirements and maintain an effective internal control environment • Act as Pension Trustee for CCL Pension Schemes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. • Support EMEA and global functions with process digitalization and innovation initiatives. • Supervise and mentor the finance team (1 direct report plus dedicated G/L & P2P members in Riga i.e. Indirect reports), identifying training needs, promoting continuous professional development, and ensuring strong internal controls- • Collaborate with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance and facilitate audits. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW) required. • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in accounting/financial management, preferably within a manufacturing environment. • In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, statutory accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. • Strong leadership skills, with ability to work with ambiguity and build relationships across all levels of the organization. • Strong analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to see the bigger picture. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Ability to make sound decisions and take initiative in a fast-paced environment. To Support You In This Role, Cabot Offers • Growth and Development within an international company. • Competitive Salary for the right candidate • Employer Contributory pension. • Annual performance bonus plan. • Private medical insurance scheme. • Employee Assistance Program. • Cycle to work scheme. • Employee Development Program. • Income Protection Scheme. • 26-day annual holiday allocation Statutory Bank Holidays. • Option of loyalty recognition holidays every 5 years. • Options for flexibility work arrangement depending upon business.