Financial Controller

Carbon60; Filton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team in Filton. The role involves managing budgets, providing financial reports, and collaborating with operational teams. Candidates should be qualified accountants (CIMA preferred) with experience in financial reporting tools like SAP. This full-time position offers flexible hours within a 35-hour week, with opportunities for extensions based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Drive the budget and forecast process across all business units.
• Provide financial reporting to local & central teams.
• Challenge operational performance and drive improvement measures.
• Participate in the assessment of investment proposals.
• Manage financial controlling activities.

Skills

Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA)

Financial reporting tools (SAP or equivalent)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Financial planning

Tools

SAP

Job description

Carbon60 are currently looking for a Financial Controller to work for a client of ours based in Filton. This position is a contract position that will run up to the end of the year with the possibility of extension.

Our client is at the forefront of innovating new technologies, with a pioneering spirit that has redefined the aerospace industry. For this role we can offer either PAYE or Umbrella hourly rates.

Responsibilities

• In support of the central controlling teams, drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives.
• Contribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case & ROI) for decision making.
• Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks.
• Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics.
• Participate in the assessment of business cases / proposals for operational investments and performance improvement projects, ensuring robust challenge of assumptions and financial evaluations.
• Financial controlling activity in the categories: Recurring Cost, Inventory, Non-Recurring Cost and Capex Jigs / Tools (on request).
• Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 2 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment.
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset.
• Strong communication skills – multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries.
• The working pattern for this role is a standard 35-hour week working 4.5 days a week. There is flexibility on start and finish times providing they are between the hours of 7am-7pm. Due to the nature of the business you will need to go through a BPSS+ clearance.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing