Senior Business Controller

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,

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Operate effectively within a multinational structure, managing complex intercompany transactions,


• Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across regions.

• 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.

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?

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