Senior Business Controller

Senior Business Controller

Shape Strategy. Drive Performance. Deliver Impact.

JBT Marel is looking for a commercially astute and forward-thinking Senior Business Controller to play a pivotal role in driving financial performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to act as a strategic partner to the business, combining financial expertise with operational insight to influence decisions and deliver sustainable value.

Operating within a multinational organisation, you will lead financial planning, cost control, and champion continuous improvement across functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Own Financial Planning & Performance

• Lead the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering robust and actionable plans aligned with business strategy,
• Provide timely, insightful analysis of financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and key drivers,
• Partner with leadership to ensure strong financial visibility and informed decision-making.

Drive Margin Growth & Commercial Excellence

• Deliver in-depth margin and profitability analysis across identifying value creation opportunities,
• Support pricing strategies and commercial decisions through robust financial modelling and analysis,
• Identify opportunities to enhance profitability, evaluate cost structures and profitability drivers.

Be a Strategic Business Partner

• Collaborate closely with sales, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to influence performance and strategic direction,
• Provide financial insight to support strategic initiatives, investment cases, and business development opportunities,
• Influence and challenge stakeholders to ensure financially sound decisions across the organisation.

Enhance Cost Control & Efficiency

• Lead initiatives to strengthen cost control across manufacturing operations,
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs, including material, labour, overheads, and variances,
• Analyse production costs, variances, and efficiencies, recommending improvements to optimize performance.

Champion Continuous Improvement

• Drive and lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance and the wider organization,
• Streamline processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and increase efficiency through automation and standardization,
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across finance and the broader business.

Ensure Governance & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory standards,
• Safeguard financial integrity in a complex multinational environment.
• Leverage Data, Systems & Insights,
• Leverage financial systems to deliver accurate reporting and insights,
• Design and develop insightful dashboards and performance metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making,
• Enhance reporting capabilities through digital tools and advanced analytics.

Operating within a Global Environment

• Operate effectively within a multinational structure, managing complex intercompany transactions,
• Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across regions.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Controller within a manufacturing environment,
• Professional qualification preferred (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent),
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis,
• Demonstrated success in margin improvement and cost control,
• Experience in multinational organizations with complex intercompany structures,
• Advanced user of SAP (preferred but not essential), with strong capability in data visualization tools,
• Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels,
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and transformation.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a finance role - it’s an opportunity to shape business performance, influence strategy, and make a tangible impact in a global manufacturing organization. You’ll work alongside talented teams, embrace innovation, and play a key role in driving operational and financial excellence.

Interested?

📧 Apply by clicking the apply button and share your CV with us.
🌐 Learn more about us at: JBT Marel
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Join us - and help shape the future of maintenance excellence at JBT Marel.

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