Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Coperion – owned by Hillenbrand, is a trusted technology provider in the food industry, operating from the UK and USA. We offer comprehensive solutions, from design to lifetime support, for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes, along with services leveraging the latest technology, ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Join us at Baker Perkins, where we push boundaries in the food industry.

We are now hiring for our site in Peterborough:

Financial Controller

Job Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will provide timely, high-quality, credible financial information to business leaders and stakeholders. The successful candidate will build and drive a robust accounting system and provide critical business information for our world-class manufacturing company, setting the organization for future growth.

Main Duties:

- Manage finance, accounting, and shared services, including financial and management reporting.

- Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and business planning.

- Liaise with international operations and manage working capital and cash flow.

- Set and monitor key performance indicators while providing commercial input for strategic projects.

- Support and advise the Finance Director on all finance-related matters.

Candidate Profile:

- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with substantial experience as a Financial Controller in an international environment.

- Goal-oriented finance professional with strong communication skills and a passion for people management.

- Strong technical, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive improvement in financial performance.

Join us in “Shaping What Matters For Tomorrow”! at Baker Perkins, where we value innovation, teamwork and excellence in the food industry.

Who we are: 

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".