Controller UK

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Country Controller to lead financial reporting and control activities for our UK operations. While mastering US GAAP financial reporting, statutory accounts, internal controls, and industrial finance processes, you will be acting as a trusted finance lead to the business.

This role will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial statements, drive strong governance and SOX compliance, and continuously improve finance processes in close collaboration with shared services and regional teams. The role combines technical accounting excellence, leadership, and business partnering in a complex, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close for the UK, including subsidiaries and joint ventures;
• Own full US GAAP financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, disclosures);
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC, and internal reporting requirements;
• Manage complex accounting topics (e.g. revenue recognition, leases, tolling arrangements, key balance sheet areas);
• Own Mark‑to‑Market (MTM) accounting from a controlling perspective;
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting packages to regional and corporate stakeholders.

Process Excellence & Shared Services Collaboration

• Own end‑to‑end finance processes for the country;
• Drive automation, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and reporting.

SOX, Risk & Internal Control

• Ensure effective Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (SOX);
• Perform and oversee controls in line with the Key Control Matrix;
• Lead external audits and SOX management testing in collaboration with internal teams;
• Monitor and remediate audit findings, deficiencies, and action plans.

Industrial Finance & Asset Control

• Oversee inventory accounting and control, including physical counts, valuation, and reconciliations;
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, disposals, and spare parts;
• Track performance and compliance KPIs related to operational finance and controls.

Business Partnering & Leadership

• Act as a finance leading partner to senior stakeholders, supporting decision‑making with insight and analysis;
• Act as finance contact for local authorities, auditors, and third‑party providers;
• Support Tax, Treasury, and other functions with country‑specific finance topics;

• Lead and develop controlling team (of 8 direct reports);
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships across Finance and wider business.

What We’re Looking For

Are you a confident leader with strong management skills who has a proactive, solutions -oriented mindset?

Experience & Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics;
• 2+ years in progressive leadership roles across controlling / finance with an agricultural commodity experience preferred;

• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is a strong plus;

• Experience in US GAAP financial reporting and controlling within an international environment, strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and SEC requirements;

• Excellent SAP skills and solid OneStream experience;
• Leadership experience in finance or controlling roles.

Why Join Us?

• High‑impact role with full country ownership;
• Exposure to regional and global finance leadership;
• Opportunity to influence process design and drive continuous improvement;
• Dynamic, international environment with strong professional growth opportunities.

#LI-TN1

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge