Business Controller / Management Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Business Controller / Management Accountant for their Broughton site. This role involves budget management, financial reporting, and collaborating with teams to drive performance improvement. Ideal for a qualified accountant ready to contribute to innovative projects in aviation.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA)

Tools

SAP

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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.