Business Controller

D R Newitt Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

A leading global distribution organisation is seeking a Business Controller to join their finance team near Warrington. This role offers a hybrid working model and the opportunity to drive commercial performance and strategic insight within a well-established international business. Ideal for qualified finance professionals looking for career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with full accountancy qualification.
• Experience in an industry-based finance role.
• Previous experience in distribution or manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly business performance reporting.
• Assist with divisional budgeting and forecasting process.
• Provide financial analysis to improve commercial transparency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in Microsoft O365

Education

Full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Principal Consultant at D R Newitt Recruitment - Specialising in Supply Chain, IT & HR

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products

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