Finance Business Controller in Abingdon

Are you a Finance Business Controller looking for a new challenge? We are currently hiring for a Business Controller to drive forward our growth plans. We strive to make our workplace and culture as future proof as our world‑renowned products. Come and join a team that has been evolving since 1899 and help us to continue achieving our philosophy of being ‘Immer Besser’. Miele is a world leader in the production of premium domestic and commercial appliances. At Miele, we take immense pride not only in the quality of our appliances, but all aspects of customer experience.

In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership and play a crucial part in shaping our financial management and strategic planning.

In your new role…

• You’ll be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and data quality management.
• The key priority is to support growth of net sales, improvement of the channel, customer margins and profitability.
• A strong and influential communicator, you will be able to provide recommendations and challenge decision making to achieve our goals.
• You will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and work in partnership with the business areas to ensure profitable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and data quality management.
• Support the growth of net sales, customer margins, and profitability.
• Offer financial guidance to the FP&A Director and Managing Director in key business decisions related to cost development, investments, spends and efficiency improvements.
• Cost control and expenses across cluster and local markets.
• Conduct financial analyses and communicate key financial developments.
• Offer financial guidance in key business decisions related to product/Business Unit profitability.
• Evaluation of Investments, ROI and Pre-Post analyses.
• Partner with the FP&A Director and MD to enhance financial development through active financial management and collaboration.
• Prepare regular reporting on developments, business cases and proposals.
• Coordinate and execute regular forecast and budget cycles within the cluster.
• Ensure accurate rebate management.
• Prepare pre- and post-calculations of promotions.
• Support strategic and tactical business and financial process development under the guidance of the FP&A Director.

What you will bring:

• Degree educated or equivalent professional finance qualifications (part or fully qualified will be considered) with evidence of continuous learning.
• Proven work experience as a Business Controller or Finance Business partner in driving performance in a consumer products business.
• Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and the ability to manage risks.
• High analytical skills, proactive approach with the ability to identify issues, analyse problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency in managing and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
• Ability to lead financial projects and collaborate with various departments and senior management.

You’ll work in a hybrid role, both at home and in our Abingdon office, you will be required to work for up to 3 days per week in the office.

What to expect from us:

In addition to a strong commitment to your personal development and growth, we can offer you a salary of up to £70,000 plus a competitive benefit package including private medical insurance, company bonus, significant discounts and rewards and a range of health & wellbeing benefits. With Miele you can truly develop yourself, pursue your own career path, stay with us for the long term and help us reach higher levels of customer delight. We want you to feel you can join a team where we will help you reach your potential, own your career path, be respected and perform at your best. Alongside your existing skills and experience, we’re looking for engaged team players who will collaborate, innovate and use their passion to drive an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint.

Please apply below by sharing your CV and let us know ‘why Miele?’ and ‘why me?’ in the covering letter section.