Business Controller

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG; Penyffordd; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Business Controller to support the Operations team. The role involves managing OPEX financial performance, producing variance analyses, and participating in month-end closes. Candidates should have a solid understanding of accountancy principles and experience with SAP. Competitive benefits include hybrid working and a comprehensive wellness program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Personalised development plan

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of accountancy principles.
• Ability to manage multiple budgets and tasks simultaneously.
• Awareness of compliance risks and integrity in work.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reporting and analysis of OPEX.
• Participating in month-end close activities.
• Producing a range of monthly reports for budget holders.
• Running weekly and monthly hours booking reports.
• Liaising with external auditors as required.
• Uploading budgets and cost allocations in SAP.

Skills

OPEX management

Financial analysis

SAP proficiency

Structured thinking

Google Suite

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Business Controller to join our Operations team, forming a key part of the team in achieving business objectives. You will be responsible for providing accurate variance analysis for departmental budgets and explaining results which are under or over budget. As the successful candidate, you will join a large team and assist in the preparation of the company business plan and forecasts with reference to OPEX costs and provide an internal audit function to ensure financial controls are adhered to. This role suits someone who is used to managing budgets for several budget codes at one time, relating to resource, headcount, productivity amongst other areas. The role is focussed on managing financial performance more so than reporting it, we aren't looking for an accountant in this role, but more so looking for structured thinking and management skills within a manufacturing or related environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• OPEX - Monthly Reporting and Analysis; Correction of errors; Review meetings with Budget Holders; Monthly OPEX Consolidated Actuals vs. Budget report for FD.
• Month End - participating in Month End Close.
• Monthly Reporting - Produce a range of Monthly Reports eg for Budget Holders, Internal Dashboard (includes OPEX, Productivity, Headcount, Activity Focus, etc.)
• Hours Booking - running and distributing weekly Missing Hours reports; monthly hours booking error reports and corrections; support for Administrators with hours booking issues
• Project Reporting and Managing in SAP
• Ad-hoc Reporting - Produce ad-hoc reports as required (Hours & Productivity, Project Costs, reports for auditors, etc.) Liaison with external auditors.
• Year End - Upload of OPEX budget / Cost Centre allocations / hourly rates in SAP / etc.
• Good working knowledge of accountancy principles
• Use of Google Suite
• A structured / methodical approach to all planning/tracking tasks
• Ability to coordinate a number of tasks simultaneously, and to prioritise and work to tight deadlines, This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Benefits

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance, wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

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