Business Controller, Finance

TGS; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TGS Weybridge, in the Greater London Area, seeks a commercially focused Business Controller to own financial planning, performance management and controls for a key business area. You will lead budgeting and forecasting, monitor performance, provide timely reports and dashboards, and work with senior leaders and Treasury to optimise cash flow, cost control and profitability.

Ideal candidates hold ACCA or ACA, demonstrate strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset in a dynamic environment,

Qualifications

• Experienced commercial finance professional with strong financial acumen.
• Proven ability to interpret financial and contractual information for business decisions.
• ACCA or ACA qualification preferred; UK public practice or industry experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the assigned business area, aligning plans with commercial objectives.
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances and risks, and work with leaders to act on insights.
• Provide accurate reports and dashboards; maintain controls over revenue recognition and commitments.
• Support audits and government reporting; collaborate with Treasury to manage costs and cash flow.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Performance management

Revenue recognition

Contractual analysis

Audits

Stakeholder communication

Cash flow management

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

TGS provides scientific data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. In addition to a global, extensive and diverse energy data library, TGS offers specialized services such as advanced processing and analytics alongside cloud-based data applications and solutions.

About The Role

Following internal movements, we are now looking for a Business Controller to join TGS and take ownership of financial planning, performance management and financial control for one of our business areas.

What You Will Do

• You will lead budgeting and forecasting for your area, ensuring plans reflect key business drivers and commercial objectives.
• You will monitor financial performance, identify variances and risks, and work with business leaders to turn insights into action.
• You will provide accurate, timely reports and dashboards, support sound financial and commercial decisions, and maintain robust controls over revenue recognition and contractual obligations.
• You will support audits and government reporting requirements, while working closely with business leaders and Treasury to manage costs, improve profitability, and maintain effective cash flow and working capital.

What Makes This Role Different

• What sets this role apart is its strong commercial focus and level of ownership.
• You will oversee revenue recognition and revenue share calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms and accounting requirements.
• You will review and interpret revenue contracts and commercial agreements, translating their terms into clear financial implications for the business, including obligations, risks, and entitlements.
• You will also act as a key point of contact for statutory and government audits, working directly with auditors and government officials to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• In addition, you will partner closely with Business Development and Sales teams and engage directly with contractual counterparties, applying sound commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge, negotiate, and protect the business's financial interests.

Who You Are

• You are an experienced commercial finance professional with strong financial acumen and the confidence to act as a trusted partner to senior business leaders.
• You will ideally hold an ACCA or ACA qualification.
• You combine strong analytical skills and attention to detail with sound commercial judgement, the ability to interpret complex financial and contractual information, and the confidence to communicate insights clearly, challenge constructively, and turn financial analysis into practical business decisions.
• You are proactive, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership in a demanding, changing environment.

This position is a permanent full-time and office-based position in the TGS Weybridge Office (Great London Area, United Kingdom) reporting to the 'Director, Business Controlling Eastern Hemisphere'.

At TGS, we believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate about contributing to a more sustainable energy future, we’d love to hear from you.