Financial Controller

Job description

ABOUT US At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies. We serve as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain, founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions. Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility , Ownership , Resilience , and a Sense of Fun . We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do. Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do. About the role and what you'll do The Financial Controller leads the Finance Department, overseeing financial operations, controls, reporting, planning, and compliance. Working closely with Finance, Operations, and Group stakeholders, you will provide financial insight, support informed decision-making, and ensure effective management of the site's financial performance. · Lead and manage the Finance Department, ensuring effective financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting in line with Group policies and accounting standards · Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing, payments, collections, and compliance · Maintain ownership of the General Ledger and ensure accurate and efficient accounting processes · Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts, analyse variances against plan, and identify actions to support business cash flow requirements · Ensure statutory, regulatory, and tax filings are completed accurately and within required deadlines · Manage intercompany accounting and act as the primary liaison with local banking partners, overseeing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies · Partner with operational management as a strategic finance business partner, providing KPI dashboards, financial analysis, and insights to support performance and decision-making · Prepare labour and material variance analyses, identify key cost drivers, and collaborate with managers on improvement initiatives · Support budgets and forecasts, analysing labour and machine resource requirements, cost structures, and financial variances against plan · Conduct cost centre and job close-out reviews to identify performance trends, costing improvements, and operational efficiencies · Manage inventory controls, including identification and appropriate provisioning of slow-moving and obsolete inventory · Prepare budget, forecast, and variance analysis reports for Head Office in line with Group reporting requirements · Support financial governance, controls, process improvements, and the effective operation of the Finance Department · Promote a collaborative team environment and build effective working relationships across functions and locations · Ensure full compliance with TOPPAN policies, procedures, standards, ethics, and the Code of Business Principles About you Experience and knowledge · Fully qualified accountant (MIA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) · At least 10 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial control, or financial management · At least 5 years of proven management experience, including responsibility for leading and developing Finance teams · Proven background in financial control, accounting, or financial management, including responsibility for Finance teams and oversight of AP, AR, payroll, and General Ledger activities · Strong knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, tax compliance, financial controls, statutory and regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and financial governance · Sound understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, cost control, variance analysis, and performance management · Manufacturing background is an advantage, with knowledge of inventory, cost centres, labour and material costs, and expenditure reviews considered desirable · Strong ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and provide effective financial support to the wider business · Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications and financial systems considered an advantage · Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to organise and analyse large volumes of information, identify issues, and manage multiple priorities effectively · Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and develop Finance team members · Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills Location, travel and eligibility · Based in Malta · Must be legally eligible to work in the country of employment Ready to take the next step? Join a global, collaborative, and fast-moving environment where people, trust, and innovation matter. We'd love to hear from you 😉 TOPPAN Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, colour, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.