Business Controller / Management Accountant

Morson Talent; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Business Controller/Management Accountant based in Broughton for an 8-month contract. The role involves driving financial planning, supporting operational managers, and ensuring robust reporting. Ideal candidates will have a CIMA qualification and experience in financial management within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Strong communication skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Drive annual budget and quarterly forecast process.
• Provide robust financial reporting to operational teams.
• Participate in assessment of business cases for investment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Business Controller/Management Accountant; based in Broughton; 8 month contract; Up to £39.98 per hour Umbrella / Up to £30.22 per hour PAYE

Role Overview
The Business Unit controlling, i.e. management accounting, work is varied and requires strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities.

Responsibilities
• In support of the central controlling teams, drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives
• Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case & ROI) for decision making
• Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks
• Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics
• Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring robust challenge of assumptions and financial evaluations
• Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request)

Skill Set

Essential
• Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools
• Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset
• Strong communication skills multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries
• Continuous improvement mindset

Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

CIMA; ACCA; FCCA; ACMA; GCMA; ACA; AAT; project accountant; management accountant; reporting accountant; finance manager; finance controller; FPA; forecasting; audits; finance business partner; stakeholder management; business partnering; process improvement