Lead Business Finance Controller (Fixed Term Contract) Job Details | Schindler Group

Schindler Group; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lead Business Finance Controller to shape finance operations at Schindler UK&I. You'll leverage your expertise to ensure compliance, drive profitability, and enhance financial transparency within a hybrid working environment. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, fostering a culture that values inclusion and professional development.

Benefits

Career development support

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA) with 7+ years experience.
• Expertise in financial controlling and management.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with SAP and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the business P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.
• Lead month-end processes and ensure accurate financial records.
• Partner with business leaders to drive profitability improvements.

Skills

Financial controlling

Process improvement

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Location: Addlestone,England,United Kingdom
Job ID:82464

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places moreaccessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respectboth among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’tjust become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continueour rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Lead Business Finance Controller (Fixed Term Contract)

J oin Our Team as Lead Business Finance Controller & s hape the Future of Finance at Schindler UK&I

Are you ready to embark on a career that blends strategic leadership, financial expertise, and innovation? Schindler UK&I is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Lead Business Finance Controller to join us on a fixed-term contract for 6-9 months. Based at our Addlestone Office with hybrid working, you’ll drive excellence and transformation within our finance operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take ownership of the business P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and maximising cash flow.
• Lead month-end processes, ensuring accurate financial records and fostering transparency for audits.
• Partner with business leaders to deliver strategic insights and drive profitability improvements.
• Develop relationships with customers to negotiate and drive commercial success.
• Support continuous improvement in finance processes and operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA) with 7+ years of experience.
• Expertise in financial controlling, management, and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience in SAP and Power BI is a plus.
• Industry knowledge in construction, services, or related fields.
• Outstanding communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
• Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
• Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.

We Elevate… Your Career Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!
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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

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