Business Controller / Management Accountant

Morson Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chester is seeking a Business Controller / Management Accountant for an 8-month contract. This role involves driving financial planning, managing budgets, and reporting to ensure operational success. Candidates must be qualified accountants with strong analytical and communication skills, ready to contribute in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Dynamic team player with proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive annual budget and quarterly forecast process.
• Provide robust financial reporting to ensure performance visibility.
• Challenge operational performance and advise management on targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Business Controller / Management Accountant

Recruiter Morson Group

Location Chester, United Kingdom

Salary £/hour + BVA grade & above - Entitled to paid overtime over 35 hours

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