Business Controller / Management Accountant

iO Associates; Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Management Accountant for its Chester site. This role involves leading budget processes, providing financial analysis, and collaborating closely with management on financial performance and improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates are CIMA qualified with relevant experience and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Opportunity for personal growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial setting.
• Preferably a qualified accountant (CIMA) with strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Deliver timely financial reporting and provide visibility of financial risks.
• Provide financial control and analysis across key cost categories.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Financial reporting

Budget management

ROI assessment

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position: Business Controller / Management Accountant

Pay rate: £39.98 p/h inside IR35.

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.

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