Business Controller - Fareham Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia\\\'s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.
Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.
Consolidation and reporting of Saab UK\\\'s individual business units
Cost centre controlling in the financial system
Project controlling and reporting, including the set up and management of projects in the accounting system.
Financial contact for Win Business Process: ensuring financial and commercial rigour.
CAPEX accounting and supporting managers with business investment requests
Liaising with Saab group on transactional financial processes and controls for the UK Division.
Calculating hourly rates
Supporting business partnering to Project Managers and Management functional directors in achieving financial goals and budgets
Preparing and publishing timely monthly management accounts, to include full variance analysis to budget and forecast
Creating monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts
Ensuring all reporting is compliant with statutory law and financial regulations
Ensuring compliance with all HMRC requirements
Communicating business processes and accounting finance policies and processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls for all Saab UK colleagues
A key contributor to managing the external annual financial audit process and liaising with external personnel as required stakeholders
Contributing fully to the company\\\'s financial strategy and decision-making processes
Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
Able to show a supportive, collaborative approach across all business stakeholders and senior leadership.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to interpret and manipulate large volumes sets of data
Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels within the business
Highly PC literate & skilled with all Microsoft Office based applications including Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Experience of Unit 4 Agresso (desirable)
The ability to lead a team and be a leader able to inspire your team and influence the both the finance team and wider business
Excellent judgement and an excellent decision-making maker skilled in a fast paced, commercial environment
We expect you to have 5 years minimum working experience as a Business Controller or Finance Manager. This position will require hybrid working with the expectation of 2-3 days per week in the office on average.