Finance Integration Lead (12 months FTC)

The Financial Integration Lead supports the successful financial integration of newly acquired businesses into the group structure. This role works closely with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, IT, and senior stakeholders to ensure smooth post-acquisition integration activities, alignment of financial processes, and timely reporting. 

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Integration & Project Coordination  

• Lead and coordinate finance-related post-acquisition integration activities
• Support integration planning, execution, and tracking across acquired entities
• Ensure alignment of accounting policies, financial controls, and reporting standards
• Coordinate integration timelines, milestones, and deliverables with internal stakeholders
• Identify integration risks, issues, and dependencies and escalate where necessary

Financial Reporting & Controls  

• Support the transition of acquired companies into group financial reporting structures
• Assist with month-end close integration activities and reporting harmonization
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies
• Collaborate with audit and compliance teams during integration phases
• Monitor financial data quality and consistency during system and process migrations 

Systems & Process Integration  

• Work with Finance and IT teams to support ERP and financial systems integration
• Assist in standardizing finance processes, reporting templates, and KPIs
• Support implementation of improved financial processes and operational efficiencies
• Participate in data validation, reconciliation, and process documentation activities
• Successfully handover finance processes and standardised file to local finance team 

Stakeholder Management  

• Act as a key finance contact for acquired businesses during integration
• Build collaborative relationships with local finance teams and corporate functions
• Provide regular progress updates to senior finance leadership and project sponsors
• Support change management initiatives and user adoption of new processes

Mentoring and Training  

• Prepare existing finance team Personal Development Plan with support of management
• Lay down clear objectives to the team
• Mentor and train the existing team to the appropriate level

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor / Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field 
• Experience in financial controllership, accounting, FP&A, or finance operations
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment 
• Excellent project coordination and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process improvement
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally 
• Adaptable and comfortable working in changing environments 
• Commercial awareness and business partnering experience 
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English both written and spoken 
• Previous management experience (desirable) 
• Previous experience with Cognos (desirable) 
• Previous experience in Project Management (desirable) 

What we offer:

• Attractive Salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Lunch vouchers
• Paid day off for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme

Essentra Components are a global market leader in plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications.

Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centres and 40 sales and service locations.

We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world’s most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery.

Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware

Our Vision is to be “The world’s leading responsible, hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components”