Business Controller / Management Accountant

Morson Talent; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Business Controller for a 12-month contract in Belfast. The role involves driving budget processes, providing financial reporting, and collaborating with management on performance targets. Candidates should have a CIMA qualification and relevant experience in a manufacturing or commercial environment. This position offers a hybrid working pattern, requiring 3 days on-site.

Qualifications

• At least a minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders at different levels.
• Proactive mindset and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units.
• Provide robust financial reporting to operational teams.
• Challenge operational performance and support management.

Skills

Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA)

Knowledge of SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a dynamic team

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Business Controller; Belfast;12-month Contract, £35.00ph PAYE/£46.82ph umbrella; Inside IR35

We are recruiting for an experienced and qualified Business Controller (management Accountant) to work with an aerospace sector client based in Belfast, working on a new project. The role will operate on a hybrid working pattern with 3 days required on site as well as requiring the postholder to potentially travel to another company site.

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

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