Business Controller

Lotus Bakeries; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international company is seeking a Business Controller in St Albans, UK, to act as a finance partner and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role involves project management, driving profitability, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, be a qualified accountant, and have substantial experience in a commercial setting. A solid command of financial tools like SAP and MS Excel is essential. Join a dynamic team that values team spirit and passion for excellence.

Benefits

Delicious branded snacks daily

On-the-job learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience from a similar controller position in a commercial environment.
• Qualified accountant.
• Academic education within business, finance, or economics.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance business partner, managing various projects and providing ad-hoc analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing of accounts.
• Manage pricing, costing, and profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

MS Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Logical reasoning

Education

Qualified accountant

Degree in business/finance/economics

Tools

SAP

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

The Business Controller - Lotus UK role acts as finance business partner to the UK Sales Office. The role is based in St Albans and while reporting into the Finance Director Natural Foods UK, will work very closely with the Finance Director SOF Europe, along with both teams. Close alignment with the G/L, and AP/AR teams is required to ensure the quality and precision of our results.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing company and to put your entrepreneurial skills to the test. As the Business Controller - Lotus UK, you will

• Business Partnering:
  • Act as the finance business partner, managing and driving various projects and providing ad-hoc analysis on commercial and other cases
  • Be the first point of contact to support the business and closely monitor and improve profitability and efficiencies, both on a commercial and on an OPEX level
• Challenge & translate commercial volume forecasts to sales, costs and EBIT two times per year in a recurring cycle; setting targets during one of the two cycles
• Template & process owner of planning, budgeting & forecast process for Lotus UK
• Ad-hoc forecast updates and simulations depending on business needs
• Monthly Closing:
  • Ensure timely and accurate closing on a monthly basis of all accounts, including all necessary accruals and prepayments
  • Template & process owner of commercial reporting, incl continuous improvement
  • Provide input in the monthly report that is distributed to ExCo
  • Ensure accuracy of both P&L and B/S
• Pricing, Costing & Profitability Management
  • Ensure provisions for rebates & discounts are created, followed-up and corrected frequently
  • Ensure reported margins are analyzed and improved where needed
  • Template & process owner of Sales Office master data, pricing of specific products
  • Identify cost drivers and ensure long term cost improvements
• Other
  • Prepare business reviews for senior management
  • Support with audit queries
  • Support SAP implementation: testing

Profile

Alongside living our TOP values of Team Spirit, Open Dialogue, and Passion, the most important things we’re looking for from you are

Experience and specific knowledge

• Experience from a similar controller position working in a commercial environment.
• Qualified accountant
• Academic education within a business / finance / economics
• High proficiency in MS Excel & Powerpoint, experience from using SAP and MS Office

Personal skills

• Excellent analytical skill and logical reasoning
• Strong ability to present your analyses and actions in an understandable way
• Manages pressured situations well
• Structured with the ability to prioritize among your work
• Strong drive to achieve results
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management qualities

"Despite the immense growth of the company I still have the feeling to be part of one big family where I can be myself,
while at the same time I’m challenged and supported to further develop my own knowledge and skills."

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights.

In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers.

And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!

Do you want to be part of a terrific team with the ambition to create small momentsof happiness every day? Meet our people, discover their unique skills and get excitedto join them in a great work environment.