Business Controller reporting into the Head of Finance UK for the UK sales company
Responsible for leading all FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and business control activities
Act as a key strategic finance business partner to divisional stakeholders across the organisation
Reporting for month end for the sales division, split across 3 areas: Forest and Garden, Gardena and Construction
Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long term financial planning activities
Deliver strategic financial analysis and insights to support business decision making
Analyse business performance through sales, margin, profitability, and KPI reporting
Drive cost control across logistics, overheads, working capital, inventory, and external partnerships
Manage month end reporting and ensure accurate, timely, and high quality financial reporting
Partner with regional Business Controllers and key stakeholders across finance and operations
Maintain compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and reporting standards
Lead monthly business review meetings and provide clear financial recommendations to leadership teams
Responsible for the leadership, management, and development of a small Management Accounts team.

Qualified or finalist ACA / ACCA / CIMA with demonstrable experience
Strong experience within FP&A, commercial finance, or business controlling
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insight
Demonstrated leadership capability and experience influencing stakeholders
Desirable Experience: Experience with SAP, JDE ERP systems, or Group Reporting packages (AARO)

Business Controller – Maternity Cover

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