Business Controller

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA.; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing and certification company is seeking a skilled Financial Business Controller in the UK. This role involves overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic guidance for business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background and excellent communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Join a team that values hard work and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Additional day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial leadership role within a multi-site organization.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance and support to business managers.
• Oversee financial operations including accounting and budgeting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Finance or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Head Office supports global operations by driving strategy, innovation, and governance across all business lines—ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and performance worldwide

Job Description

• Job Title: Business Controller
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Business Controller to join our team in the UK. The Business Controller will play a key role in overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth and profitability

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial guidance and support to the business and branch managers as afinancial partner
• Overseeing all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Active participation in controlling the financial performance of the business operations, including monitoring and analysing performance and budgets, assisting with tenders and pricing, generation and follow up on financial reports including relevant KPIs for each business, providinginsights and recommendations for business improvement..
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in:

• Working in a financial leadership role, within a multi-site and multidisciplinedorganisation.
• High levels ofcommunication and interpersonal abilities, with the capability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge ofstandard commercial contracts, pricing models and accounting standards.

You will also have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financeor equivalent certification
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Full UK Driving License (Travel to sites may be required)

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.