About us
Autajon is a family-owned industrial group where each employee is a “Connected Entrepreneur.” With a strong international presence and over 4,000 employees globally, we specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions across luxury goods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Simply Cartons and Simply Luxe, based in Nottingham and Autajon Labels Royston England, based in Royston, form the Autajon Group’s UK operations. Together employing around 200 people, they provide high-quality, sustainable and bespoke packaging & label solutions to premium and luxury brands. Finance plays a central role in supporting the continued growth and development of the business.
Following a period of organisational change the business has renewed its focus on modernisation, culture and continuous improvement. We are looking for candidates who share this outlook.
We are now looking for a commercially focused and analytically strong Finance Business Partner to join the business at a critical stage of development.
The Finance Business Partner (industrial controller) supports site Directors in strategic and operational decision-making. They provide up-to-date and reliable information through industrial and commercial performance management tools. Working closely with operational teams, the industrial controller delivers analysis of the value chain with the objective of continuously improving site profitability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Budget Management
- Rolling Forecast
- Prepare business forecasts in line with Group and site strategy
- Analyse costs, cost center structures, financial results, and performance trends
- Update hourly rates and costing parameters
- Actual Performance Analysis
- Identify and explain significant variances between actual performance and forecasts using predefined bridge analyses
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
- Summarise, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and communicate insights to management
- Industrial Controlling
- Develop and implement profitability indicators and conduct weekly performance reviews with Operations teams
- Monitor industrial performance through Group KPIs and site-specific indicators
- Ensure proper application of Group and site procedures and standards
- Support commercial teams in tender processes and assist operational managers in business decision-making
- Capital Expenditure & Investment Management
- Participate in investment projects from the earliest stages
- Prepare decision-support documentation, including technology/machine selection analyses and ROI assessments
- Monitor investment performance and present post-implementation reviews ("post-mortem" analyses)
- Group Projects
- Actively contribute to the implementation of the new ERP system
- Participate in other Group-wide projects as required
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related subject (Desirable)
Professional Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Finance Business Partnering roles
Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience supporting operational management and working closely with plant/site leadership teams
Strong knowledge of standard costing, margin analysis, cost accounting and manufacturing performance indicators
Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Previous experience within an international group environment is preferred
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of industrial KPIs, productivity drivers and profitability analysis
Experience with Business Intelligence and reporting tools (Power BI) is an advantage
Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Strong business partnering mindset
Ability to challenge
Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
Results-oriented and proactive
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Regular travel within the United Kingdom to support across our UK Plants
LANGUAGES
Fluent English (written and spoken).
Additional European languages would be considered an advantage.
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid / Opportunity to work across multiple UK sites (NG5 & SG8)
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Opportunity to work out of a newly renovated, modern working environment.
- The stability and resources of a highly successful international parent group
- Opportunity to join a growing international business with strong career development potential
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham NG5 1GQ
