Financial Controller

About the Role

The Financial Controller role will ensure the financial health and stability of the organisation during a period of significant change. By leading the finance team and collaborating with senior management, the role drives financial excellence through accurate reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.

Additionally, it plays a crucial part in supporting strategic initiatives, including business restructuring, ERP implementation, and cultural transformation, ultimately contributing to long‑term sustainability and success.

• Ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting in line with accounting standards and regulations
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process to support strategic decision‑making
• Managing cash flow and working capital to maintain financial stability
• Overseeing financial analysis to identify cost‑saving opportunities and investment potential
• Implementing and maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements

Supporting strategic initiatives such as business restructuring, ERP implementation, and synergy savings.

• Financial Reporting:
  Preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  Managing the budget process, tracking variances, and providing strategic insights
• Cash Flow Management:
  Ensuring liquidity and optimizing working capital
• Financial Analysis:
  Conducting ROI assessments and evaluating investment opportunities
• Compliance & Controls:
  Maintaining internal controls, managing audits, and ensuring tax compliance
• Team Leadership:
  Mentoring and developing the finance team
• Financial Strategy:
  Collaborating with senior management to drive financial and business strategy

• Extensive experience in financial leadership roles, ideally as a Financial Controller
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Ability to conduct high‑level financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making
  
  Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced MS Excel capabilities
• Experience in managing business transformation, ERP implementation, and cultural change initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (essential)
• In‑depth knowledge of accounting standards, financial regulations, and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with financial systems, ERP software, and advanced financial modelling
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, tax laws, and internal controls

Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3,000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

As a parent company to numerous brands, our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and partners remains front and centre. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing resources responsibly and push the boundaries of innovation.

Panda is not just a company – it’s a resource recovery business that has grown and diversified significantly. Our commitment to sustainability and customer service stands at the core of our mission.

We aim to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent in the communities where our assets are located.

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