Business Controller

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distribution organisation seeks a Business Controller to join their finance team. This role offers a hybrid working model and involves responsibilities such as supporting business performance reporting and assisting with the budgeting process. The successful candidate will have a full accountancy qualification and strong analytical skills, making this an excellent opportunity for career progression within a market-leading company.

Benefits

Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 remote)

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Essential: Full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Desirable: Experience in distribution or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly business performance reporting.
• Assist in divisional budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide financial analysis for commercial transparency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft O365

SAP

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Business Controller – Global Distribution Organisation

Location: Hybrid (3 days office-based near Warrington / 2 days remote)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are currently partnering with a global leader in the distribution of industrial and specialty ingredients to recruit a Business Controller to join their finance team based near Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a well-established international business and play a key role in driving commercial performance, transparency, and strategic insight across the organisation.

The Role:

Reporting into the regional finance team, the Business Controller will be responsible for:

• Supporting monthly business performance reporting
• Assisting with the divisional budgeting and forecasting process
• Providing financial analysis to improve commercial transparency (profitability, credit limits, etc.)
• Supporting approval workflows between regional and corporate controlling teams
• Producing ad-hoc analysis and situation-specific reports
• Monitoring and supporting the use of Controlling systems

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will have:

• Full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) – essential
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with experience in an industry-based finance role
• Proficiency with Microsoft O365, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP and data management (desirable)
• Previous experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment is advantageous; experience in the specialty ingredients or related sectors is a plus
• Own transport essential due to location of site

What’s on Offer:

• A hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 remote)
• The chance to join a global, market-leading organisation
• A collaborative team environment with opportunities for career progression

This is an ideal role for a commercially focused finance professional looking to join a forward-thinking, global organisation with a strong track record of success.

To find out more or to apply, please get in touch.