Business Controller / Management Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Chester is seeking a Business Controller / Management Accountant to support budgeting and financial processes. This role involves leading financial reporting and analysis within a dynamic team focused on innovative projects in aviation and space systems. Ideal candidates will be CIMA qualified with strong SAP skills and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Opportunity for personal growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with managers on improvement projects and financial sizing.
• Deliver financial reporting enabling performance tracking.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Proficiency in SAP or similar reporting systems

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA)

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Client:

iO Associates - UK/EU

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Position: Business Controller / Management Accountant

location: Broughton, Chester

Role Type: contract until Feb 2026 with Extension

Position: onsite (Friday Remote)

iO Associates seeks a Management Accountant for the Broughton site. Join a global aerospace leader specializing in commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, defense, and space sectors. This role offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic team shaping the future of aviation and space systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes across all business units, ensuring alignment with company financial objectives and consistency in financial planning.
• Collaborate with local business and operational managers to identify and validate improvement projects, ensuring accurate financial sizing, ROI assessments, and inclusion in budget assumptions.
• Deliver timely and insightful financial reporting to both local and central teams, enabling performance tracking against targets and providing early visibility of financial risks.
• Provide financial control and analysis across key cost categories-including Recurring, Inventory, Non-Recurring, and Capex (Jigs/Tools)-while supporting investment assessments and advising on performance improvement initiatives.

Skills Required

• Preferably a qualified accountant (CIMA) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial setting.
• Proficient in SAP or similar financial reporting systems, with strong analytical capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international company that encourages and facilitates personal growth.

PS: The Company can't provide any sponsorship, so only candidates with the existing right to work in the UK will be considered for this role.