Core Personal Competencies
To perform this role successfully, the postholder must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous personal and professional development, proactively seeking to improve capability and apply best practice within the commercial finance function.
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Applies analytical and commercial thinking to support informed, data-driven decision-making, maintaining high standards of professional judgement and financial integrity.
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Demonstrates sound business acumen and financial stewardship, considering the broader commercial, operational and financial implications of decisions and actions.
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Actively supports continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, data quality and reporting effectiveness.
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Positively embraces change, taking ownership for delivering improvements within own remit and contributing constructively to wider change initiatives.
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Builds effective working relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, building trust and credibility.
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Demonstrates an understanding of broader GBU priorities and applies this knowledge when supporting business decisions, operating effectively within a global, matrixed environment.
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Shows awareness of cultural differences and works respectfully and collaboratively to improve teamwork and outcomes across geographies.
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The position provides exposure to senior stakeholders within the GBU. The successful candidate is able to communicates very clearly and effectively to all levels of the organisation, helping stakeholders understand the ‘why’.
Qualifications:
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Degree educated
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3+ years’ relevant experience in finance and accounting
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Professional accounting qualification preferred (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent European qualification)
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A working knowledge of IFRS and its application within a listed, international group environment is highly desirable.
Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1
At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.
Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.
Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.
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.
