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Business Controller – Finance (Thame, Oxfordshire)
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire (GB-OXF) Country: United Kingdom (GB) Requisition Number: 46377
At BUNGE, we are committed to creating sustainable value across the global food, feed, and fuel supply chain. We are seeking a highly motivated Business Controller to join our Finance team in Thame and play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting for our UK entities.
This is an on-site role based at our Thame office.
About the Role
As a Business Controller, you will:
- Coordinate US GAAP reporting to ensure compliant, consistent, and timely financial statements for UK entities.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting routines, including Balance Sheet, P&L, and variance analysis.
- Partner closely with upstream teams to drive quality, alignment, and continuous improvement.
- Foster a control-oriented environment, balancing compliance requirements with strategic and operational objectives.
- Analyze results to identify opportunities and risks, supporting business performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly Reporting
- Own UK country financial statements, including management information (MI) and asset reporting.
- Conduct variance analysis and ensure accuracy of reported figures.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
- Maintain process alignment across the region and deliver timely, accurate financial information.
US GAAP Compliance
- Ensure Country UK financial statements comply with US GAAP.
- Validate the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting packages, including SEC and SFAS schedules.
- Escalate technical US GAAP matters (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, tolling arrangements, significant balance sheet items).
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Mark-to-Market (MTM) Ownership
- Oversee MTM activities, including market pricing, valuation, and journal postings.
- Develop a thorough understanding of pricing components and challenge pricing sources.
- Conduct month-end MTM reviews to ensure fair value accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies or fluctuations in MTM values.
- Follow up on overdue contracts, anomalies, and MTM reconciliations.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor accounting/reporting KPIs and drive improvements in OneStream, SAP, and manual processes.
- Maintain open communication with local finance and business teams.
- Collaborate on best practices, operational challenges, and efficiencies.
- Work with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
Upstream Processes & Process Ownership
- Own end-to-end reporting processes, aligning with trade, execution, and finance teams.
- Drive optimisation initiatives, including automation and process simplification.
- Implement enhancements to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting accuracy.
SOX and Internal Controls
- Ensure design and effectiveness of internal controls for financial reporting.
- Perform SOX controls (as outlined in the KC matrix).
- Participate in reconciliations, process walkthroughs, and audit testing.
Local GAAP & Additional Responsibilities
- Support preparation of statutory accounts and other financial/business reports.
- Prepare local GAAP and IFRS adjustments.
- Assist during internal and external audits.
- Participate in IT and business improvement projects, including system implementations/enhancements.
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Requirements & Qualifications
- Strong technical expertise in controlling, US GAAP, and SEC reporting (experience in a U.S. multinational organisation preferred).
- Cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience building stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to engage all levels of the business.
- Proven ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and independent with strong problem-solving skills.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or working towards equivalent professional qualification.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (desirable).
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, with OneStream or HFM experience beneficial.
- Good working knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP/IFRS, SOX, and SEC reporting.
About Bunge
BUNGE is a premier agribusiness solutions provider, helping connect farmers to consumers across the world. With a global presence and 200+ years of experience, we are dedicated to:
- Strengthening food security
- Advancing sustainability
- Supporting communities with cutting-edge solutions
We believe in living our core values:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, Integrity
If you align with our purpose and share our passion for impactful work, we’d love to have you join us!
Join us, and be #ProudtoBeBunge!
Learn more at Bunge.com.
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