Sales Controller at GROHE responsible for financial analysis and insights for the sales team. Driving commercial decision - making and optimizing profitability for the company based in Düsseldorf, Germany.
About the role
- Group Financial Controller leading finance team and managing consolidated accounts at Filtronic, specializing in RF and microwave subsystems. Supporting financial strategies and operational improvements.
Responsibilities
- **What we do:**
- We design and deliver a broad portfolio of products including transceivers, power amplifiers, filters, and custom solutions operating up to 175 GHz.
- Our technologies play a key role in enabling high-capacity 5G backhaul, satellite communications, and secure defence systems.
- Recent collaborations, including our work with SpaceX, highlight our capability to provide world-class solutions for next-generation satellite networks.
- Alongside our product innovation, we offer fully integrated services spanning design, manufacturing, and testing, supported by advanced hybrid manufacturing and microelectronic assembly.
- Joining Filtronic means becoming part of a team that combines decades of RF expertise with a collaborative, forward-thinking approach to solving complex communication challenges.
- **Filtronic plc is**** an AIM listed plc, on a rapid growth trajectory, recently named Business of the Year at the North East Business Awards**** and winner of Best Technology Award at the AIM Awards 2025****. With record revenues (£56.3M FY 2025), landmark space and defence contracts, and a clear roadmap for innovation, this is the moment for exceptionally talented people to join us on our exciting journey.**
Requirements
- **Here is some of what the Group Financial Controller will do:-**
- Lead a finance team of five colleagues, with day-to-day responsibility for the finance function
- Production of the consolidated Group management accounts and legal entity management accounts within the Group across the UK, USA, and China
- Sales and margin analysis
- Drive the monthly business re-forecast
- Monthly overhead cost review ensuring effective cost management
- Balance sheet control and working capital management
- Business case investment calculations for commercial opportunities and engineering developments – NPV, ROI and payback
- Project appraisal, working with the Director of Programmes
- Treasury management and cash-flow forecasting
- Monthly review of Group payroll
- Manage the on-site year-end audit, preparation of statutory accounts at subsidiary level and assist with the Group statutory accounts prepared under full IFRS
- Support the CFO in the preparation and analysis of the annual business planning process
- Tax compliance and preparation of tax computations
- Input into improvement of Group’s controls and business processes
- ERP (NetSuite) super-user optimising automation and streamlining of business processes
- **What we're looking for:-**
- Qualified Accountant with strong technical foundation (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience of partnering with CFO or Finance Director and business units to drive performance
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement approach - automation, efficiency and accuracy
- Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
- Experience in building a culture of accountability and collaboration
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering or technology sectors
- Experience of translating data into clear insights for decision-making
- Exposure to supply chain or project-based cost structures
Benefits
- We recognise the value of exceptional talent. That's why this role is backed by an outstanding salary and benefits package, benchmarked close to the top of the sector.
- **Please call Bruce Mair, our Talent Partner, on 07483 917543 (anytime) if you would like further details on this important role, or to clarify the salary and benefits package, before investing your time in applying.**
- *Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.*
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