Business Controller / Management Accountant

Guidant Global; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace leader is seeking a Business Controller / Management Accountant in Belfast. This role involves leading budgeting processes, supporting performance improvements, and delivering financial reporting. Candidates should be CIMA qualified with experience in financial systems like SAP. The position offers a hybrid model and a focus on innovation within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Collaborative environment

Part of a global leader in aerospace

Qualifications

• CIMA qualified with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing or commercial setting.
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Evaluate and support performance improvement projects.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis.
• Provide financial challenge to help teams meet targets.
• Contribute to controlling activities across various costs.

Skills

CIMA qualified

Experience with SAP

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Tools

SAP

Job description

Business Controller / Management Accountant

Location: Belfast (Hybrid - up to 2 days WFH once trained)

Contract: 12 months (with potential extension)

Rate: £35/hr PAYE | £46.82/hr Umbrella

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (handled by Airbus)

Start Date: Targeting 1st October 2025

Join Airbus - Where Finance Meets Innovation

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for partnering with the business to drive performance? Airbus is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Business Controller / Management Accountant to join our Belfast team. This is your chance to work at the heart of a £4bn organisation, supporting strategic decisions and shaping financial outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across business units, ensuring alignment with Airbus' financial goals.
• Partner with operational managers to evaluate and support performance improvement projects and investment proposals.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to highlight risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Provide financial challenge and support to help teams meet their targets and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to controlling activities across recurring costs, inventory, non-recurring costs, and CapEx.

What We're Looking For

• CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial setting.
• Strong experience with SAP or similar financial systems.
• A confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels - locally and internationally.
• A team player with a continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in aerospace with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model and flexible hours (35-hour week, 4.5 days).
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your insights make a real impact.