Description The role of our Financial Controller, FP&A will be supporting our Consumer Brands Groups (CBG). We produce our CBG paint and products at Chapeltown, north of Sheffield and our Commercial head office is based outside of Reading in Winnersh, Wokingham. Ideally the Financial Controller will visit the other site once a month and spend time supporting the division. This role can be based at either Reading or Sheffield. This role is ideal for someone with FC experience from within a manufacturing environment in a global business. In return we offer a rewarding career within a Global company, market leading salaries, attractive company bonus, excellent company pension, private medical health insurance and a role where you can drive business performance, make a difference and be recognised. Responsibilities Lead forecast, planning, and budget (compensation) processes. Deliver meaningful business reporting, analysis & commentaries to drive decision making and communicate relevant messages across the business. Oversee scenario modeling and strategic analysis for financial decision support. Improve business processes and support standardization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align expense management with organization objectives. Develop, guide, monitor, and lead a professional staff Qualifications Bachelors degree (BAcc, BAE, BFin, BEcon) CIMA or ACCA or Masters degree 5 years of finance/accounting experience in international companies and commercial/FMCG environment. Advantage to have 5 years of experience working with Oracle ERP accounting Strong initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills. Can communicate financials and related issues in clear business language. Ability to work constructively at all organizational levels, from sales manager to senior executives. Drive and assertiveness to achieve work deadline and performance goals. Prior management experience Our offer… Work life balance Attractive compensation programme Company bonus plan Private medical insurance Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment Innovation leaders in the architectural paint industry Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes LI-JR1