Business Controller
Job in
Newton Aycliffe, Durham County, DL5 4, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-09
Listing for:
Nigel Wright Group
Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Controller, Cost Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An established international manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Business Controller into its UK finance team on a maternity cover basis. This is a broad, hands-on role with strong visibility across operations, offering the opportunity to influence performance, support decision-making and work closely with key stakeholders in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
Your Duties/Responsibilities
- Lead month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Prepare management accounts, variance analysis and commentary
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Analyse performance across cost base, margins and KPIs
- Business partner with operational teams to drive insight and improvements
- Maintain balance sheet integrity and oversee reconciliations
- Support cost control and working capital initiatives
- Contribute to ongoing process and reporting improvements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong management accounting and reporting experience
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and KPI analysis
- Confident working in a fast-paced, operational environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Hands-on and detail-oriented, with a proactive mindset
- Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or similar environments is advantageous
- Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
- Fixed-term contract (c.12-18 months)
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Private medical and wellbeing support
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working (4 days on site, 1 day from home)
- Access to employee benefits platform and discounts
- Opportunity to gain exposure within a well-established international business
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