Shape commercial performance and partner with leaders in a dynamic Finance role with real impact.
Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, challenging performance and driving value? Do you want to use your financial expertise to support a leading consultancy on its journey towards a more sustainable future?
Hays are recruiting a Business Controller on behalf of a major global consultancy, based in Southampton, offering flexible working, a great benefits package and clear career development in the future. Your new roleAs Business Controller, you will join a specialist Business Finance team supporting the UK business and collaborating closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally. You will be a key partner to senior management, providing insightful financial analysis, challenge and guidance to support decision-making and improve performance. Your key responsibilities will include: Business Controlling & Advisory
Act as a proactive, forward-looking finance partner focused on value creation
Attend management meetings and present financial results and insights
Proactively identify and flag risks and opportunities, and follow up on agreed actions
Manage and analyse working capital, including WIP analysis and contingency management
Reporting & Analysis
Oversee Income Statement reporting and deliver clear variance analysis
Perform root cause analysis on key drivers including staff costs, margins, billing ratio and non-productive time
Prepare management reporting packs and commentary for senior stakeholders
Support ad hoc financial reporting, including year-end audit requirements
Lead project analysis and reporting, including customer and project profitability, project mix versus targets, and risk/opportunity assessment
Planning & Forecasting
Manage the budgeting and forecasting process in consultation with business leaders
Ensure budgets and forecasts are robust, accurate and owned by management
Continuous Improvement
Take an active lead in identifying and implementing finance and process improvement initiatives
Contribute to enhancing tools, reporting and ways of working across the Business Finance team
What you\’ll need to succeed
A strong academic background with a recognised professional finance qualification (ACA, CIMA or equivalent) or working towards
Proven commercial finance / business partnering experience
Good understanding of project accounting, financial and management accounting principles
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, particularly in Excel
The ability to engage, challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels while maintaining strong commercial awareness
A collaborative approach with the ability to build positive business relationships
What you\’ll get in returnYou will join a forward-thinking, foundation-owned consultancy with a strong focus on sustainability, responsibility and long-term value.
Benefits package will include:
A flexible, hybrid working environment
Competitive employer pension contribution
Life assurance / death in service
Income protection insurance
Annual bonus scheme (performance-based)
Option to buy or sell holiday
Enhanced family leave policies (maternity, adoption, paternity)
Private medical insurance or medical cash plan (role-dependent)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Cycle to Work scheme
Season ticket loans
Discount platform / employee perks portal
Charity volunteering opportunities
You can also expect:
Ongoing investment in your professional development
Supportive leaders who are guided by clear leadership principles
An inclusive, open and collaborative culture where you are valued as an individual
The opportunity to work on inspiring projects alongside experts across buildings and related sectors
The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and characteristics, and providing a supportive environment where everyone can flourish.
What you need to do nowIf you\’re interested in this Business Controller opportunity in Southampton and feel you have the skills and experience to succeed, please apply with your CV today or give me a call to discuss the role in more detail. #
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