Finance Business Controller

Miele GB; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Miele products

Gym membership

Health cash plan

Eye tests

Financial advisory services

Job summary

Miele GB in Abingdon, a world leader in premium domestic appliances, seeks a Finance Business Controller to partner with the Marketing Director and drive financial management, commercial performance, and strategic planning across the business. You will provide financial insight and guidance on profitability, investments, and pricing while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.

We offer a salary up to £70,000 plus comprehensive benefits, a bonus scheme of up to two months’

Qualifications

• Degree educated or professionally qualified in finance, either part qualified or fully qualified, with a commitment to continuous learning
• Proven experience as a Business Controller or Finance Business Partner within a consumer products environment, ideally supporting Marketing or commercial functions
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial insights into practical business recommendations
• High analytical capability with a proactive mindset and the ability to identify issues, solve problems, and manage financial risks effectively
• Experience managing financial data, leading finance-related projects, and collaborating confidently with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the Marketing Director, you lead budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and financial planning activities across the business unit
• Through detailed financial analysis, you provide strategic guidance on profitability, pricing decisions, investments, and business performance improvements
• In partnership with internal departments, you prepare regular reporting, business cases, and financial recommendations to support informed decision-making
• With a proactive and analytical approach, you evaluate investments, return on investment, and promotional activities through pre- and post-analysis reviews
• In cooperation with the FP&A Director, you contribute to the development and improvement of financial processes, reporting standards, and active financial management practices
• Across key business activities, you ensure accurate financial data management, rebate management, and effective cost control processes
• Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you coordinate and execute regular forecast and budget cycles while supporting strategic and tactical business initiatives

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical capability

Proactive mindset

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Finance degree

Job description

About Miele

How does a family-owned company become the global market leader in the premium segment for domestic appliances and a trusted partner for solutions in commercial and medical technology? By striving to always do better and to keep improving. This mindset defines what it means to work at Miele and drives the success of our products. Our approximately 23,000 employees can rely on one thing: those who embrace our commitment to quality will grow – both personally and professionally.

About the role:

Miele is a world leader in the production of premium domestic and commercial appliances. We take immense pride not only in the quality of our appliances, but in every aspect of the customer experience.

As a Finance Business Controller, you will work closely with the Marketing Director to support financial management , commercial performance, and strategic planning across the business. You will provide financial insight and guidance on profitability, investments, pricing, promotions, and business performance while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.

We strive to make our workplace and culture as future-proof as our world-renowned products. Join a team that has been evolving since 1899 and help us continue to live our philosophy of being “Immer Besser”.

Your Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the Marketing Director, you lead budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and financial planning activities across the business unit

• Through detailed financial analysis, you provide strategic guidance on profitability, pricing decisions, investments, and business performance improvements

• In partnership with internal departments, you prepare regular reporting, business cases, and financial recommendations to support informed decision-making

• With a proactive and analytical approach, you evaluate investments, return on investment, and promotional activities through pre- and post-analysis reviews

• In cooperation with the FP&A Director, you contribute to the development and improvement of financial processes, reporting standards, and active financial management practices

• Across key business activities, you ensure accurate financial data management, rebate management, and effective cost control processes

• Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you coordinate and execute regular forecast and budget cycles while supporting strategic and tactical business initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• Degree educated or professionally qualified in finance, either part qualified or fully qualified, with a commitment to continuous learning

• Proven experience as a Business Controller or Finance Business Partner within a consumer products environment, ideally supporting Marketing or commercial functions

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial insights into practical business recommendations

• High analytical capability with a proactive mindset and the ability to identify issues, solve problems, and manage financial risks effectively

• Experience managing financial data, leading finance-related projects, and collaborating confidently with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

What We Offer

• A salary of up to £70,000 plus a competitive benefits package

• A bonus scheme of up to two months’ salary

• Extensive discounts on Miele products for yourself, family, and friends

• Discounted gym membership and a subsidised onsite café

• Extensive health cash plan and free eye tests

• Additional benefits including financial advice, recognition schemes, and more

Additional Information

This is a full-time permanent position based in Abingdon with hybrid working options available. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.