Job Description

Financial Controller - Troon

Glennon Brothers is a leading timber processor in Ireland & the UK with a strong growth story.

Glennon Brothers supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector and operates CHP and wood pellet plants, supplying renewable energy to many businesses and homes.

With over 900 employees across multiple locations in Ireland and the UK, our people, commitment to service, and investment in cutting-edge technology are core to our business. Over the past five years, we have invested EUR70 million in capital projects, and we are now entering a new phase of growth.

We are seeking to appoint a highly capable, results-focused Financial Controller for the Glennon Brothers UK business.

Role

Based in Troon and reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance, this is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to develop their Financial Controller career. The successful candidate will provide financial leadership and direction to the finance functions across our timber processing facilities in Troon and Windymains and have responsibility for reporting financial accounts, management accounts and other information. They will liaise closely with the Sales teams, Operations teams and Forestry teams. They will have responsibility for financial reporting and management of financial information.

Key responsibilities include;

Leading the finance team, reporting directly into the Group Head of Finance.

Own monthly management accounts, reporting, and cashflow forecasting.

Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

Manage balance sheet controls, and statutory processes.

Provide commercial finance support in Insurance and capital investment appraisal.

Improve finance processes, systems and controls.

Support executive management team.

Establish and grow Finance function to cope with business growth.

Candidate Profile

This Financial Controller job will suit a candidate who is currently a Finance Manager or Finance Controller (FC), looking to progress within a very dynamic, growing organisation and industry with the following competencies:

Fully qualified accountant with at least 5 years post qualification experience ideally across several disciplines.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage, lead and motivate people at all levels of the organization.

Experience working on in an ERP environment would be an advantage.

Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

Excellent planning and organising skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales.

Resilience and be capable of working under pressure in a demanding environment.

Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability with high accuracy.

Strong commercial awareness, business acumen.

Teamwork and collaboration and the ability to build effective partnerships

Package

An attractive package is available for the right candidate.

Contact Details

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to: careers@glennonbrothers.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Experience:

Financial management: 5 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person