Financial Controller

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow.

ADM Agriculture operates from locations throughout England and offers a people-based quality service to farmers and consumers. As well as providing an integrated supply chain to ADM’s UK assets in milling and oil seed crushing, We supply a full range of non-grain feed ingredients to the feed and fuel markets, alongside a comprehensive range of seed and fertilisers

Reporting to the Finance Director of Global Feedstuffs the Financial Controller will be responsible for the management of the Accounting and Controlling department for ADM Agriculture Ltd.

• Lead and coordinate the month end and yearend financial close processes, working to reporting deadlines for submission of financial statements for consolidation at group level.
• Provide accurate monthly management reports.
• Work with the statutory accounting team to prepare annual statutory financial statements and oversee and coordinate the annual external audit.
• Support FP&A initiatives, monitoring financial plans, budgets, and forecasts

• Ensuring sufficient controls are in place and operating effectively to manage risks faced by the business.
• Ensuring the business is working within the guidelines set out within the ADM accounting policies.
• Manage the SOX narratives and update annually as well as ensuring controls are implemented and operating successfully.
• Oversee and manage any internal audits that may take place from time to time.

• Lead, motivate and develop the accounting/controlling teams based in Hemswell, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, treasury and administration.
• Work with the commercial teams on a daily basis to provide support from an accounting and controlling perspective and build strong relationships with senior management for effective business partnership.

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• 5 years+ proven finance experience with at least 2 years+ in a management role.
• Must be a positive and inspiring department manager who can bring people together as a team and support learning and development.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting standards and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent business acumen with strong commercial aptitude.
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact positively with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment being able to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience of working in a global organization.

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. Some of ADM’s employee resource groups (ERG’s) are:
  
  • Women’s ERG
  • Multicultural ERG
  • ADM Pride Network
  • Young Professionals Network.
  • Access to the company’s Mentorship Programme as a mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits.
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in 'Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.