Business Controller/Management Accountant

Our client has an opportunity for a Business Controller/Management Accountant to join them on a contract basis until February 2026. You will be working within the Business Unit completing management accounting. The work is varied and requires strong analytical skills.

Role: Management Accountant
Location: Broughton, 80% onsite as a minimum
Hours: 35 per week
Clearance: BPSS required to start, full SC to follow
Hourly Rate: Up to £39.98 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Travel: Some UK travel will be required

What you’ll be doing:

• 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)

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment
• Experience ensuring robust financial planning
• 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 mindset

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

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