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Business Controller / Management Accountant - 23643_223455785

Gloucestershire

Job Title: Business Unit Controller / Management Accountant

Location: Filton
Rate: £35.00 per hour (PAYE)
Contract Type: 12 months
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering / Aerospace

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Business Unit Controller (Management Accountant) to join our finance team. This role supports key financial planning and analysis functions across business units, with a focus on performance tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk mitigation. You will play a pivotal role in both recurring and project-based finance initiatives, contributing to strategic decisions and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across business units in alignment with company financial goals.

• Collaborate with operational managers to define and validate improvement projects, ensuring financial robustness (sizing, business case, ROI).

• Produce and manage timely, accurate financial reporting to both local and central teams, highlighting variances and potential risks.

• Provide critical financial insight and challenge to operational performance, recommending and supporting mitigation strategies.

• Assess business cases for investments and operational initiatives, applying rigorous financial evaluation and assumptions testing.

• Support financial control activities across various categories, including Recurring Costs, Inventory, Non-Recurring Costs, and Capex (Jigs & Tools, where required).

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) with minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment.

• Proficient in SAP or similar financial reporting systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional, multi-national teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable:

• Prior experience in a highly regulated or engineering-led environment (e.g., aerospace, defence).

• Knowledge of lean financial processes or involvement in finance transformation projects.

Salary: £35 Hourly +

Hours Per Week: Not Specified

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