Financial Controller
Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.
Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join the team. The Financial Controller is a senior role managing the Finance Department, responsible for the systems, processes, controls and reporting output of the business. The Financial Controller reports into the Finance Director and plays a key part in the business. As the Financial Controller you will need to acquire a detailed understanding of the business ensuring adequacy of and compliance with both statutory and Group Financial processes and controls. You will also support the other Managers and the Leadership team with expert knowledge and skills relating to financial queries, requests and information.
What you’ll do:
- Managing the month end process and reporting, ensuring that accurate results are provided within the Head Office timetable
- Maintaining quarterly reporting to Head Office as per the timetable
- Responsible for ensuring GAAP compliance (UK GAAP, US GAAP, FRS102)
- Responsible for ensuring SOX compliance and Internal Audit controls, DOA and LDM across UK functions
- Manage the production of weekly forecasts
- Management of the Treasury function
- Review and management of weekly cash forecasts
- Management of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
- Management of monthly finance reporting and analysis of results as required
- Involved in the preparation of Rolling 12-month forecast, Budget and Strat Plan
- Deputising for the Finance Director
- Ensuring that the fixed assets registers are maintained in line with both US GAAP / UK IFRS. Reconciliation of US GAAP / UK IFRS in statutory accounts
- Management of Capital expenditure budgeting / forecasting process and tracking of performance against them
- Journal preparation and control in line with the SOX regulations. Provide SOX compliance to cycle counting, access controls, segregation of duty
- Balance sheet reconciliations to be completed and uploaded within Head Office timescales
- Managing VAT return and Payroll submissions
- Point of contact for External / Internal Auditors – including annual stock take
- Point of contact for external tax advisors
- Managing the year end external audit process and the preparation of Statutory accounts to ensure the Statutory accounts are filed at Companies House on time
- Managing the internal audit process
- Business partnering, supporting operational and commercial decision-making through financial insight and analysis as required
- Drive continuous improvement in planning, month end and reporting processes
- Identify lean activities for the Finance Team to be more efficient
- Coaching, development and managing the Finance Team, including monthly 1:2:1 meetings
- Anticipate risks and opportunities
What you bring:
- Essential: Qualified accountant (ACCA OR CIMA), substantial level of experience post qualification
- Experience in managing a finance department
- Experience in using MRP systems and Hyperion and getting the best performance out of systems
- Financial and Management accounting skills
- Knowledge of SOX regulations and USGAAP
- Multi-currency transactions
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
- Stakeholder management skills and leadership experience
- Strong Excel experience, particularly extensive pivot table, v and h lookup knowledge
- Ability to review sales and margins and provide analysis and control
- Ability to converse appropriately with all levels within a Global US Corporation
- Provide accurate and timely information to tight deadlines
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent within Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Product and Industry knowledge with OEM’s essential.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Commercial experience with proven ability to increase sales in key accounts and industrial markets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Experience of working in industrial manufacturing is essential
- Ability to travel nationally as & when required.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Festive shutdown at Christmas
- Companywide bonus scheme
- Service and recognition awards
- Training and development opportunities
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance 4x salary
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
- Employee assistance programme including a 24/7 GP service.
- Cash health plan
- Free home cyber security training
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free onsite parking
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, if you do require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].
Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviours, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavour to move us forward
Skills Required
- Qualified accountant with ACCA or CIMA certification and substantial post-qualification experience
- Experience managing a finance department
- Experience using MRP systems and Hyperion
- Financial and management accounting skills
- Knowledge of SOX regulations and US GAAP
- Experience with multi-currency transactions
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Stakeholder management and leadership experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP
- Ability to review sales and margins and provide financial analysis and control
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a global US corporation
- Ability to provide accurate and timely information under tight deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Product and industry knowledge, including OEMs
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Commercial experience with the ability to increase sales in key accounts and industrial markets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Experience working in industrial manufacturing
- Ability to travel nationally as required
Atkore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered acceptable to good for many roles, with phrases like “fair pay for the job” and “good/base pay” appearing especially in some professional positions. Role and location snapshots indicate ranges that align with similar regional roles, reinforcing a sense of market alignment.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting provides straightforward, accessible retirement savings support from day one. Immediate vesting is highlighted as a practical advantage for employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and EAP are available through recognized vendors, alongside care navigation and telemedicine resources. The breadth of offerings signals a comprehensive baseline of healthcare support.
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What We Do
Atkore is a leading manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications. With 5,600 employees and $3.5B in sales in fiscal year 2023, we deliver sustainable solutions to meet the growing demands of electrification and digital transformation. Our portfolio includes industry-trusted brands such as Unistrut, Allied Tube & Conduit, AFC Cable Systems, Cope, US Tray, United Poly Systems, Calbrite, Calbond, and FRE Composites.
