Business Controller

Broughton
5 days ago
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On behalf of our client, we are looking to appoint a Business Controller for an initial 8-month contract. As the Business Controller you will be validating business proposals, driving improvements while ensuring robust financial planning.

Role: Business Controller
Pay: Up to £39.98 per hour via Umbrella rate
Location: Broughton - 4 days onsite
Contract: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours a week, 8-month contract
IR35 Status: Inside
SC Clearnce: BPSS

Responsibilities

In support of the central controlling teams, drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives
Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case & ROI) for decision making
Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks
Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics
Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring robust challenge of assumptions and financial evaluations
Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)
Essential requirements:

Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment
Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools
Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset
Strong communication skills - multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries
Continuous improvement mindsetLine Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
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