Business Controller in Leeds

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a commercially astute Business Controller to join our Leeds operation. This is not a traditional reporting role; we need a true finance business partner who will sit alongside senior stakeholders, challenge thinking, influence decisions and actively shape the commercial and operational performance of the business.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing strategic and operational decisions.
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to drive profitability, efficiency and growth.
• Partner closely with operations, sales and engineering to support large, complex projects.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long‑term financial planning processes.
• Analyse order intake, margins, cost structures and working capital performance.
• Identify risks and opportunities, ensuring robust financial control.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
• Support investment decisions and business cases.

• Proven experience as a Business Controller / Finance Business Partner in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting high‑value, complex operations.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and strong data analysis capability.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• A proactive, hands‑on mindset with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.

We’ve recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds facility—creating a brighter, more efficient and more advanced workspace designed to support high‑quality work and a great employee experience.

• A competitive salary.
• Annual bonus scheme linked to personal and company performance.
• Private medical insurance (individual cover through Aviva).
• 33 days’ holiday.
• Defined pension contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle.
• Costco membership option.
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends.
• Long Service Awards.
• Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• Armed Forces Support – we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers.

• Free, secure parking with EV charging.
• Multi‑faith prayer room.
• Newly modernised work areas.
• Community & Wellbeing: Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws.
• 24/7 onsite gym.
• Subsidised vending machines.
• Subsidised canteen offering hot and cold food.

Due to the nature of the role, regular onsite presence in Leeds is required. We take a mature and flexible approach to ways of working, recognising the importance of balance and autonomy. Occasional home working can be supported where appropriate, although this is not a fully hybrid role. We also offer a flexi‑time policy, enabling you to bank hours and take service leave, supporting a fair and balanced approach to working life.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.