Job Description
Finance Manager
Job Posting Function:  Finance and economy
Legal Entity:  LG Harris & Co Limited.
Job Type:  Permanent
Job Location (Short):  United Kingdom,
Job Posting City:  Bromsgrove

Orkla House Care is 100% owned by Orkla ASA. Orkla House Care is the leading provider of brushes, rollers and other painting tools. Including relevant consumables such as sanding, tape, protection gear and cleaning equipment. The main markets are the Nordic countries, Benelux and the UK. The main proprietary brands are Jordan, Harris, Anza, Spekter, SAM and Hamilton. Sales are mainly through traditional paint shops and trade merchants. The business has around 750 employees and the total business has a turnover of approximately 1,5 billion Norwegian kroner. Most of the products are self-produced and distributed through Bankeryd in Sweden, and Bromsgrove in the UK. The head office is at Skøyen in Oslo.

 

Orkla House Care is 100% owned by Orkla ASA. Orkla House Care is the leading provider of brushes, rollers and other painting tools. Including relevant consumables such as sanding, tape, protection gear and cleaning equipment. The main markets are the Nordic countries, Benelux and the UK. The main proprietary brands are Jordan, Harris, Anza, Spekter, SAM and Hamilton. Sales are mainly through traditional paint shops and trade merchants. The business has around 750 employees and the total business has a turnover of approximately 1,5 billion Norwegian kroner. Most of the products are self-produced and distributed through Bankeryd in Sweden, and Bromsgrove in the UK. The head office is at Skøyen in Oslo.

 

Take the lead on end‑to‑end financial management for a UK Business Unit. You’ll drive budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, ensure strong governance and controls, and partner with senior leaders to turn data into actionable insight. From KPIs, CAPEX and cost optimisation to audits, tax and working capital, this role puts you at the heart of commercial decision‑making and strategic impact.
 
 
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
  • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including analysis and comments.
  • Take responsibility regarding local tax issues
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations in cooperation with Finance Support
  • Consolidation journals
  • Report monthly to our shareholder through Tagetik
  • Report monthly to the SC LT
  • Track operational KPI’s
  • CAPEX approval and follow-up
  • Cost saving initiatives and follow-up
  • Being responsible for tracking & analysing the site common costs
  • Analyse the need for accruals and creating and tracking these
  • Provide leadership with actionable insights.
  • Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain internal controls and audit readiness.
  • Monitor liquidity and optimize working capital.
  • Work closely with Finance Support, Operations, Procurement, other FMs/BCs and with the Cost Controller.
  • Any other ad hoc tasks required by the FD

 

What you bring

  • Degree in finance, accounting or related field through professional 
  • Experience in a similar  role as a finance manager / Contoller for a prodution entity
  • Advanced Excel
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (IFS)
  • Analytical and problem solving abilities
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

 

What's in it for you ?

  • Competitive salary
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunities to learn and grow
  • A culture that values integrity, inclusion and continuous improvement

 

What can Orkla House Care offer you?

We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, background, or abilities. If you are motivated and have relevant experience, we welcome your application - even if you don’t meet every requirement. We believe that different skills and experiences bring unique value, and you might be the right fit for our team.  

At Orkla House Care, you can be part of an international company with a dynamic and supportive work environment. We value collaboration, development, and innovation, and you can work closely with engaged colleagues across borders. We offer flexibility, including the possibility to work from home a few days a week.  

Please submit your application by April 30th. 

If you have any questions related to the role, you are welcome to contact our Finance Director, Nicolas Leeson, Nicolas.Leeson@lgharris.co.uk

For more information about Orkla House Care, please visit our website: https://www.orklahousecare.com/ 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

 

 

 

Take the lead on end‑to‑end financial management for a UK Business Unit. You’ll drive budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, ensure strong governance and controls, and partner with senior leaders to turn data into actionable insight. From KPIs, CAPEX and cost optimisation to audits, tax and working capital, this role puts you at the heart of commercial decision‑making and strategic impact.
 
 
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
  • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including analysis and comments.
  • Take responsibility regarding local tax issues
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations in cooperation with Finance Support
  • Consolidation journals
  • Report monthly to our shareholder through Tagetik
  • Report monthly to the SC LT
  • Track operational KPI’s
  • CAPEX approval and follow-up
  • Cost saving initiatives and follow-up
  • Being responsible for tracking & analysing the site common costs
  • Analyse the need for accruals and creating and tracking these
  • Provide leadership with actionable insights.
  • Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain internal controls and audit readiness.
  • Monitor liquidity and optimize working capital.
  • Work closely with Finance Support, Operations, Procurement, other FMs/BCs and with the Cost Controller.
  • Any other ad hoc tasks required by the FD

 

What you bring

  • Degree in finance, accounting or related field through professional 
  • Experience in a similar  role as a finance manager / Contoller for a prodution entity
  • Advanced Excel
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (IFS)
  • Analytical and problem solving abilities
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

 

What's in it for you ?

  • Competitive salary
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunities to learn and grow
  • A culture that values integrity, inclusion and continuous improvement

 

What can Orkla House Care offer you?

We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, background, or abilities. If you are motivated and have relevant experience, we welcome your application - even if you don’t meet every requirement. We believe that different skills and experiences bring unique value, and you might be the right fit for our team.  

At Orkla House Care, you can be part of an international company with a dynamic and supportive work environment. We value collaboration, development, and innovation, and you can work closely with engaged colleagues across borders. We offer flexibility, including the possibility to work from home a few days a week.  

Please submit your application by April 30th. 

If you have any questions related to the role, you are welcome to contact our Finance Director, Nicolas Leeson, Nicolas.Leeson@lgharris.co.uk

For more information about Orkla House Care, please visit our website: https://www.orklahousecare.com/ 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

 

 

 

Req ID:  13708


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We do not accept applications via email.