Financial Controller

Company: Emmerson Kitney Finance & Business Support
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Location: Melton
Job Description:

Company Name: Origin Pharmaceuticals

Job Title: Financial Controller

Salary: Competitive Salary

Benefits: Company car or allowance, pension scheme, healthcare, company bonus etc.

Reference: 5626

Location: Melton

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join Origin, a global pharmaceutical packaging business that is experiencing a high growth period. Origin is well established in the UK market and is expanding its market share in Europe and internationally with entities in Germany and Australia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial management of the three entities (Germany, Australia and UK) and the holding company.
  • Oversight of compliance filings for the UK parent company, the German GmbH entity and the Australian Pty Ltd entity.
  • Lead and participate in projects to broaden and automate the capacity and efficiency of the finance function.
  • Liaison with and oversight of the annual financial audit and related submissions.
  • Oversight and management of third‑party finance partnerships – assessment, approval and liaison (banks, advisors, accountants, auditors, etc.).
  • In‑depth reporting to the board and Senior Leadership Team – weekly forecasting, month‑end and quarterly financial reports, and cash‑flow reports.
  • Analyse data, identify and report emerging trends.
  • Initiate, conduct and maintain the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process.
  • Maintain and revise SOPs and provide (or arrange) training at all levels.
  • Continuous improvement and utilisation of existing Origin systems, especially SAP, and maintaining a central data repository.
  • Line management of the finance team, conducting regular one‑to‑one meetings and appraisals.
  • Assess and refine the team structure to ensure the right capacity is in place to support business growth.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Experience working within a multi‑entity environment involving intercompany recharge.
  • Extremely compliant individual who enjoys creating efficiencies and staying on top of reporting, data and forecasting for a high‑growth business.
  • Team management experience.
  • Senior leadership team experience – working alongside other senior stakeholders.
  • Track record of process improvement, particularly around reporting, forecasting and systems.
  • Fully qualified – ACA, ACCA or CIMA required.

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Posted: June 10th, 2026