FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Sensient Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Controller in our Flavors division covering Savory performance in EMEA and general accounting France. The role will be located in Milton Keynes, UK, with several days of travel required monthly to Strasbourg France.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a key member of the Finance Team reporting directly into the European Finance Director Flavors
• Ensure and be responsible for accurate financial reporting for Savory performance (US GAAP) and statutory accounts (French GAAP).
• Supervise the French payroll process, account's consolidation, Sensient France tax affairs and statutory returns.
• Directly manage a team of two in France and work with a matrix set up of support from Shared Service AP/AR, Supply Chain Accounting and Management Accounting.

What you’ll bring:

• As a Senior Finance Individual with one of the following educational backgrounds: Bachelor's Degree with finance or accounting option. You can already demonstrate a solid track record in an equivalent Finance Controller role preferably in a manufacturing type company and ideally within an organization operating with international transactions.  
• An ACA qualification along with experience in public accounting. Accounting experience in Listed company is a plus.
• Experience in import/export processes and intra company transactions is required.
• Experience regarding the month-end close process, cost accounting and as a business unit controller in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Ability to demonstrate high proficiency level in budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, and inventory valuation.
• Fluency in French and knowledge of French tax system would be a strong advantage

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week in Milton Keynes, UK.
• The opportunity to travel internationally several days per month to Strasbourg, France.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

• About Sensient Flavors: 
  • Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

• SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 
• RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Milton Keynes, UK and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 
• THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

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