Supply Chain Business Controller
Broughton, Chester (60% onsite)
12-month contract (likely to extend)
£21.68 PAYE / £29.00 Umbrella per hour
35 hours per week (flexible working across 4.5 days)
Shape the Future of Supply Chain Performance
Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit a Supply Chain Business Controller to join their Industrial Supply Chain business management team in Broughton.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the centre of a globally recognised organisation, supporting key decision-making across logistics, transport, and supply chain operations. You'll gain strong visibility across the business while developing a deeper understanding of large-scale, complex supply chain environments.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you'll play a key part in driving operational and financial performance across supply chain activities. Responsibilities include:
1. Supporting Operational Planning (OP) activities in collaboration with central finance teams
2. Monitoring and reporting on budgets, resources, and performance across operational teams
3. Leading and coordinating the resource management network across Supply Chain Operations, working closely with HR and Finance
4. Producing insightful analysis and decision-making materials on resource strategy (including workforce planning, attrition, and diversity)
5. Contributing to make vs. buy strategies and wider competitiveness improvement projects
6. Driving improvements in financial tracking, reporting accuracy, and governance processes
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who are motivated, analytical, and confident working in a complex, stakeholder-driven environment.
You'll bring:
7. Proven experience in a similar role within a large or complex organisation, ideally within manufacturing or supply chain
8. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate and influence across multiple teams
9. Experience of financial planning, reporting, and performance tracking
10. Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
11. A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in enhancing processes and reporting capability
Desirable:
12. Experience in governance processes or financial controls
13. Knowledge of macros or advanced data tools
What You'll Gain
14. Exposure to a global supply chain organisation, supporting operations across multiple sites
15. The opportunity to build strong internal networks across Finance, HR, and Operations
16. Hands-on involvement in strategic decision-making and business improvement initiatives
17. A role that offers high visibility and career development potential
Additional Information
18. Security Clearance: BPSS required (completed via Airbus)
19. IR35 Status: Inside
Why Join via Guidant Global?
At Guidant Global, we connect talented people with industry-leading organisations. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
If you're looking to develop your career in supply chain finance and make a tangible impact within a world-class organisation, we'd love to hear from you.