Business Controller

Role Overview

• Ensure accurate and timely financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for Cathelco Limited, fully aligned with Business Line and Group Finance requirements.
• Take control of the entity's group reporting submissions, including Order Intake, Orderbook, Sales Flash, and Internal Sales Margin Review.
• Submit the local monthly result for Cathelco Limited to Group Finance using the group reporting tool, Tagetik.
• Ensure that the results adhere to the correct accounting standards and the group accounting manual.
• Coordinate and manage the entity’s budget and forecast cycles (15-month rolling forecast & annual budget), ensuring timely submission into Tagetik.
• Lead and ensure accurate Percentage of Completion (POC) calculations and associated adjustments for large projects, working closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
• Deliver clear and actionable business performance analysis through actual vs. target tracking, S&OE reports, and order intake insights, providing financial transparency to local management.
• Drive improvements in reporting quality, standardisation, and process efficiency across Cathelco Limited’s financial operations.
• Provide robust financial insights, ad hoc analysis, and scenario modelling to support and contribute to Business Line financial planning.
• Collaborate with the Head of Business Finance and Group Finance on consolidated reporting, including inputs to Evac Board Reports.
• Build deep knowledge of the business line’s gross margin structure, intercompany operating models, and key profitability drivers, supporting business line performance improvement.
• Collaborate with business line and group stakeholders to provide clear financial recommendations and insights.
• Travel occasionally to other Group entities, as needed.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant: CIMA preferred (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent qualifications also considered).
• Strong financial acumen with experience in entity-level management reporting, consolidation processes, and planning tools.
• Proven ability to analyse complex data, translate insights into clear business recommendations, and communicate effectively across local, business line, and group stakeholders.
• Excellent business partnering skills, with a collaborative mindset and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Tagetik and SAP systems is highly desirable.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.

Tech Stack

• Flash

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• Group life assurance scheme.
• Paid volunteer day to support community involvement.
• Ability to work from home 1 day a week, offering flexibility for work-life balance.