Finance Business Controller

AIMCH; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Business Controller for a 12-month FTC. This hybrid role requires a qualified accountant skilled in data analysis and financial reporting. You will collaborate with finance teams in the UK and Ireland, focusing on performance improvement and compliance. Strong Excel skills and experience with systems like SAP are essential.

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified accountant ready to start immediately or with short notice.
• Proven ability to manage workflows with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable data analysis and manipulation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated reports and financial analysis.
• Liaise with Finance teams for budget preparation and forecasts.
• Support performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis and manipulation

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Managing workflows

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

ExQL

Hyperion

Job description

Job introduction

At CRH, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Due to maternity leave, we are looking to recruit a Finance Business Controller for the UK & Ireland Cement and Packed Products (C&PP) cluster on a 12 month FTC.

As a Finance Business Controller, you will support the UK & Ireland C&PP Finance Director through regular and ad hoc reporting, reviewing and monitoring financial results. This role has strong engagement and influence with both the UK and Irish finance teams, across the business planning and reporting cycles and on all financial reporting matters.

Main Responsibilities

• Preparing consolidated reports, high level commentaries, financial analysis, and presentations for key stakeholders as part of the key monthly reporting processes.
• Liaising with the Tarmac C&PP and Irish Cement Finance teams in respect of budget preparation, forecasting, strategic plan preparation, and other processes throughout the year
• Supporting the performance improvement aspect of the Finances role, working closely with the UK and Irish finance teams on management information development and process simplification
• Working alongside the Finance Leader to ensure C&PP compliance and engagement with Internal Controls, Internal Audit and External Audit teams, including being a primary point of contact for the co-ordination of SOX activities and process improvement activities in the business.
• Offers support and oversight across a range of topics including but not limited to: performance bridges, performance initiatives, Capex approvals and spend, UK CO2 purchase program, weekly sales reporting
• Taking ownership of ad hoc projects and data analysis as required.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

You Will Be a Qualified Accountant CIMA, ACCA Or ACA And Available Immediately Or With a Short Notice Period. Furthermore, You Should Be Able To Demonstrate The Following

• Proven ability to manage workflows with multiple stakeholders in an effective manner.
• Demonstrable data analysis and manipulation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential, while Power BI skills are valuable.
• Experience using SAP, ExQL or Hyperion is an advantage.
• Drive for results combined with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Excellent report writing and presentation skills
  
  

This is a hybrid role in UK or Ireland, with the need to travel to the Birmingham office once a week.

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