On behalf of our client, we are looking to appoint a Business Controller for an initial 8-month contract. As the Business Controller you will be validating business proposals, driving improvements while ensuring robust financial planning. Role: Business Controller Pay : Up to £39.98 per hour via Umbrella rate Location: Broughton - 4 days onsite Contract: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours a week, 8-month contract IR35 Status: Inside SC Clearnce: BPSS 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) Essential requirements: 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 Continuous improvement mindset Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!