Business Controller / Management Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international aerospace company seeks a Business Controller/Management Accountant based at their Broughton site. This on-site role, allowing for remote work on Fridays, involves key responsibilities in financial planning, reporting, and analysis to innovate within the aviation and defense sectors. The ideal candidate will be CIMA qualified with substantial analytical skills and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or commercial setting.
• Proficient in financial reporting systems like SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Deliver timely financial reporting for performance tracking and risk visibility.
• Provide financial control and analysis across key cost categories.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Budget Management

Cost Analysis

Education

CIMA Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP

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Client:

iO Associates - UK/EU

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derby, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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.