UK Head of Finance

at  Cabot Corporation

Your Role at Cabot:
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, with approximately 4,300 employees worldwide. Our businesses deliver a broad range of performance products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving key industries such as transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer. We’re committed to sustainability and innovation.
Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic global company? We’re seeking a UK Finance Manager to join our team, where you’ll be at the forefront of financial management for multiple entities, including a manufacturing site, technical engineering & selling entity and six UK holding companies. You’ll be responsible for the financial reporting and planning activities, manage relationships with all regulatory authorities, , and support strategic growth initiatives as needed. Working closely with the Global Business Services functions to ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with Cabot’s global standards and both generally accepted accounting principles for both US GAAP & UK GAAP for reporting.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Lead financial and accounting activities for Cabot Carbon Ltd and oversee seven other UK entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local regulations.
• Manage the preparation of statutory accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions for eight UK entities.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while identifying financial and business trends.
• Lead the internal Sarbanes-Okley (SOX) checks and complete regular audits
• Act as a business partner for the Barry Site Manager & LT providing insightful analyses to facilitate decision making regarding capital appropriations, expansion product line changes, product/profit performance and others. Lead annual budget planning and forecasting cycles closely collaborating with teams across the region and in HQ
• Work proactively on cost saving initiatives and complete pricing updates for product costing Ensure compliance with accounting policy and regulatory requirements and maintain an effective internal control environment
• Act as Pension Trustee for CCL Pension Schemes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support EMEA and global functions with process digitalization and innovation initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor the finance team, identifying training needs, promoting continuous professional development, and ensuring strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance and facilitate audits.

What You Will Bring to Cabot:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW) required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in accounting/financial management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, statutory accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to work with ambiguity and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to see the bigger picture.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to make sound decisions and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Please refer the Job description for details