Job Description
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.
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Join us - and help shape the future of maintenance excellence at JBT Marel.
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