Group Controller
- Recruiter
- Forterra
- Location
- Northampton, Northamptonshire
- Salary
- £80,000 - £85,000
- Posted
- 26 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 10 Aug 2017
- Ref
- FAWQA
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Construction, Manufacturing / Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Group Controller
Northampton
Forterra is a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands such as Thermalite blocks and London Bricks. It has an extensive network of seventeen manufacturing facilities in the UK, employing approximately 1,600 people. In 2016, it had revenue of £295 million and EBITDA of £71 million. It has been growing well since its IPO in April 2016.
Following the promotion of the previous Group Controller to be Strategy and Development Director, Fonterra wishes to appoint an outstanding and highly commercial finance professional as Group Controller.
The role will be the primary interface between the finance function and the business and have responsibility for the integrity of management reporting and information for Forterra through the delivery of advice, support and challenge. As part of the Forterra management team, the role will support the growth and success of the business using commercial acumen and financial knowledge to help the business maximise profitability. The role holder will work closely with the CEO, the CFO and the directors of the business units. Via the provision of accurate and timely information, the Group Controller will ensure that this team is fully informed on financial performance and able to optimise future decision making. The role will take responsibility for the annual budgeting process as well as quarterly forecasting process plus rolling forecasts and projections. The role holder will develop an in depth understanding of how the business works and will play a key role in explaining the financial performance of the business both to management and investors.
The remuneration package is as follows: salary range of £80,000 - £85,000 plus bonus to 30% plus company car plus 13% employer’s pension contribution (subject to employee’s own contribution level).
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency adviser to Forterra on this appointment.
Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 10 August 2017.