Finance Manager

Morgan Advanced Materials • New Bedford, MA

75d

About The Position

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them. The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges. Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Requirements

• 8 years of experience in a Manufacturing business-focused role (P&L/Balance sheet).
• Fluent in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work in engineered manufacturing company.
• Strong financial experience with exposure to understanding commercial activities as related to finance.
• Excellent communication skills that focus on clarity and simplicity, both written and oral.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forecasts and annual budgets.
• Drive an effective approach to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting which supports the business needs and dovetails with the accountancy process in place and provide an insightful overview of business performance.
• Manage the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements for the New Bedford facility.
• Partner with the site leader and platform management team in the establishment of Feedthroughs strategy and execution over a multi-year time frame.
• Oversee standard cost system, reconcile cost variations (both gross margin variation and over-head costs).
• Assist in management and oversight of ongoing capital investment in the GBU, by ensuring adherence to the investment model and through providing timely updates on progress.
• Overseeing the management and financial accounting function to enhance its capability by developing and implementing best practices and initiatives.
• Enhance finance awareness through non-financial leaders within the business.
• Engage and enhance the financial/management reporting and analysis functions, budgeting, forecasting and cost control to ensure the accuracy, timeless and effectiveness of financial information.
• Finance ownership of China based distribution arm of the business.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the Region based professional advisors (legal, insurance, tax, audit).
• Ensure the business complies with local regulations and the Morgan corporate governance policies.
• Coordinate use of external services (Tax, Insurance, Legal and Finance).

Benefits

• Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees