Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

 Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30 countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Summary

Thermal Ceramics, a global leader servicing multiple markets with a wide range of thermal insulation products is seeking a Financial Controller. This exciting and highly visible position requires a broad knowledge of diverse financial functions for general business with a specific focus on manufacturing. The successful candidate will engage with the Americas and Global finance teams, business and operations leaders, internal and external auditors. As you excel in this role, future opportunities for advancement will be available!

The complex financial and related responsibilities of this position require exceptional analytical, decision making and planning skills plus the ability to be a strategic leader and innovator. The ideal candidate is a result driven individual, action-oriented, with IFRS accounting knowledge/experience, a tracking record of driving and championing a strong controls environment, driving process improvements, leading and developing teams.

Key responsibilities include managing the month end close, financial statement reporting, G/L administration, AR & AP, payroll accounting, budgeting, forecasting, external & internal audits, and all compliance & internal controls for the Thermal Ceramics US legal entity, which includes 3 manufacturing sites.

Take the next step in your career by joining our strong management team!

Essential duties and responsibilities

Manage, analyse, evaluate, and interpret the legal entities financial statements and operating results. Inform management of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavourable trends and variances.

Responsible for preparation, reporting and review of all statutory financial statements.

Review, analyse and evaluate financial data and information for accuracy, consistency, and transparency. Maintain integrity of financial reports prepared for the legal entities.

Manage and provide guidance to financial accountants in all areas of general ledger accounting in collaboration with the Treasury/Tax and Credit/Collections Administrators.

Oversee month-end closings to ensure all journal entries are completed and various accounts are analysed on a timely basis.

Develop and review the legal entities balance sheet account reconciliations.

Work closely with Operations Controller monitoring inventory (raw material, packaging material, finished goods, spare parts, etc.) movements. Assist with effort to identify and resolve potential financial exposure or process issues (significant variances, EO, etc.)

Comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures. Assist and prepares all information needed for the federal and various state income tax returns.

Establish strong relationship and collaboration with peers across all functions.

Collaborate with exec team in preparing annual budgets as well as monthly forecasts.

Lead the coordination of annual internal and external audit requirements; take responsibility in providing all required information in support of audits.

Drive the completion and implementation of all legal entities audit action plans, coordinating completion with all functions per agreed deadline and deliverables.

Ensure internal control procedures are in place and functioning effectively. Maintain adequate internal controls necessary to safeguard the assets of the company and deliver reliable financial statements. Review various systems, including financial reporting, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, cost accounting, invoicing, fixed assets, payroll and labor distribution, to ensure controls are maintained.

Responsible for the integration of company acquisitions and/or new manufacturing areas including training of their accounting person.

Proactive and insightful support, metrics, trends and analysis leveraging management reporting system, JD Edwards and Microsoft D365.

Must be (or become) knowledgeable of all JDE modules and how they impact the financials. Provides support and assistance in resolving JDE system issues for all JDE modules.

Responsible for the integration and development of new and/or improved systems related to accounting. D365 experience and Power BI skills are desirable.

Review personnel performance, recommend promotions, transfers or terminations. Interview candidates for position openings and recommend new hires. Promote good working relations and communication among employees.

Support special projects and conduct ad-hoc financial data analysis to support management in sound decision-making.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. Other duties may be assigned.

Key Success Factors

Leadership and sense of urgency: ability to drive to positive results in a complex environment.

Data-driven, disciplined, objective, and detail-oriented.

Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Superior analytical thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability.

Effective interpersonal skills with a customer centric mindset and ability to interact with senior leaders, managers, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS/BBA degree with major in Accounting with strong focus in financial controls
• 7 years of experience in all phases of accounting in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years people management experience
• Minimum of 2 years audit and compliance experience
• Solid Prioritization, time management, and organizational skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Familiarity with SAP, JDE, or similar software programs
• D365 and Power BI skills
• Advanced MS Office, Word, Excel (very strong in MS Excel (pivots, lookups, logical functions, etc.), PowerPoint and, good report writing and data analysis skills

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1