Job Description

Business Controller/Management Accountant; 12 months; 35 hours a week; based in Broughton; £39.98 per hour Umbrella or £30.22 per hour PAYE

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Business Controller/Management Accountant to work for a leading aerospace client based in Broughton.
The Business Unit controlling, i.e. management accounting, work is varied and requires strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities.

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)

We are looking for a CIMA qualified Accountant with some experience of working in a manufacturing or commercial environment. You will have knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools
along with the ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset. Strong communication skills are essential to be able to manage multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries. A continuous improvement mindset would also be required.

Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

CIMA; ACCA; FCCA; ACMA; GCMA; ACA; AAT; project accountant; management accountant; reporting accountant; finance manager; finance controller; Business Controller FPA; forecasting; audits;