Finance Business Controller — UK & Ireland, 12m FTC

Crh; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CRH is seeking a Finance Business Controller for the UK & Ireland Cement and Packed Products cluster on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is based in the UK or Ireland and offers hybrid working arrangements with regular travel to the Birmingham office.

The successful candidate will support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and governance across the UK & Ireland teams, working closely with the C&PP Finance Director and ensuring adherence to internal controls and audits.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with immediate availability or short notice.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and budgets.
• Strong data analysis/manipulation skills and advanced Excel.
• Power BI experience valuable; SAP/Hyperion experience advantageous.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated reports, high level commentaries, financial analysis and presentations for key stakeholders as part of the monthly reporting processes.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and strategic plan processes with UK & Irish teams.
• Support performance improvement through management information development and process simplification.
• Collaborate with the Finance Leader to ensure C&PP compliance and liaise with Internal/External Audit teams.
• Provide oversight across topics including performance bridges, Capex approvals, UK CO2 purchase program, and weekly sales reporting.
• Own ad hoc projects and data analysis as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA certification

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Hyperion

ExQL

Job description

CRH is seeking a Finance Business Controller for the UK & Ireland Cement and Packed Products cluster on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is based in the UK or Ireland and offers hybrid working arrangements with regular travel to the Birmingham office.

The successful candidate will support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and governance across the UK & Ireland teams, working closely with the C&PP Finance Director and ensuring adherence to internal controls and audits.