Business Controller

Finance Business Controller

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Location: Thame, Oxfordshire

Our client operates a world-renowned raw materials supply network, employing 17,500 professionals across 37 countries. The UK branch, headquartered in Thame (Oxfordshire), comprises approximately 70 employees and primarily serves the UK agricultural produce markets.

As part of the Finance Department and reporting to the Finance Director, this role encompasses a broad array of financial reporting and accounting activities. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in various accounting operations, business applications, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), US GAAP, SOX compliance, and an understanding of core business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed trade results and balance sheets with accuracy and timeliness, including reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Compile group reporting materials and maintain supporting documentation.
• Participate actively in the company’s SOX compliance programme; assist in implementing new processes and procedures as necessary.
• Provide high-quality financial information to management and stakeholders on both regular and ad-hoc bases.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the group.
• Engage in IT and other projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting and reporting systems, including system upgrades or development.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts and fulfill additional external reporting obligations, ensuring adherence to IFRS and US GAAP standards.
• Support supplier and customer management, ensuring KYC compliance, credit control, and ledger review.

Essential Skills:

• Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CGMA/CPA/AAT or international equivalent).
• Experience in audit, internal audit, or internal control environments.
• Minimum of three years’ experience within a complex large-scale organisation, audit, or financial control position.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP and related systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of IFRS.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with Onestream.
• Previous experience within an audit firm.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX regulations.
• Project management experience, particularly with process and control oversight.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, pragmatic approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Strong capability to assess business processes, identify risks, and recommend effective controls.
• Highly organised with effective prioritisation skills.
• Eagerness to understand and learn about the business.
• Demonstrated ethical integrity.
• Confidence in managing a demanding coordinating role and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire

Working Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Reporting To: Finance Director

Employee Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary reflective of role and responsibilities
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 10% pension contribution
• Life insurance, income protection, and private healthcare (subject to qualifying period)

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.  This includes those currently on a graduate visa.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.