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Business Controller / Management Accountant

Guidant Global
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Chester, Flintshire CH4 0PL, Wales

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Business Controller / Management Accountant is available at Guidant Global, located in Broughton, requiring four days onsite per week.
  • Candidates must be qualified accountants with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience, preferably in a manufacturing or commercial setting.
  • The role involves leading financial planning, driving improvement projects, delivering insightful reporting, and controlling key cost areas.
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is essential, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
  • The salary for this full-time contract position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of the role in shaping financial strategy for Airbus Operations Limited.

Business Controller / Management Accountant

?? Location: Broughton | 4 days onsite

?? Full-Time | Contract

?? Partnering with Airbus Operations Limited

Shape the Future of Finance at Airbus

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for driving business performance? Join us at Guidant Global, where we connect great people with great opportunities. We're on the lookout for a dynamic Business Controller / Management Accountant to support Airbus Operations Limited - a £4bn turnover business at the forefront of aerospace innovation.

This is more than just a numbers role. You'll be a key player in shaping financial strategy, influencing operational decisions, and delivering insights that matter.

What You'll Be Doing

  • ? Lead Financial Planning: Support annual budgets and quarterly forecasts across all business units, ensuring alignment with Airbus' strategic goals.
  • ?? Drive Improvement Projects: Collaborate with operational managers to identify and validate impactful projects, building strong business cases and ROI assessments.
  • ?? Deliver Insightful Reporting: Provide timely, accurate financial reports to both local and central teams, highlighting performance and flagging risks early.
  • ?? Be a Trusted Advisor: Challenge the status quo, support decision-making, and help drive financial performance through proactive analysis and recommendations.
  • ??? Control Key Cost Areas: Oversee recurring costs, inventory, non-recurring costs, and capital expenditure (Capex) as needed.

What We're Looking For

  • ? Qualified Accountant (CIMA preferred) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial setting
  • ? SAP or similar ERP experience - you're confident navigating financial systems
  • ? Analytical mindset - you love solving problems and making processes leaner
  • ? Strong communicator - able to engage with stakeholders across levels and countries
  • ? Team player - enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to make a difference
  • ? Continuous improvement focus - always looking for smarter ways to work

Why Join Us?

At Guidant Global, we believe in people-first partnerships. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your expertise and encourages your growth. Working with Airbus means being part of something bigger - helping shape the future of aerospace.

Ready to take your finance career to new heights?

Apply now and let's build something brilliant together.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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