Job Description

Location: Addlestone, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 82464
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don't just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
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Business Finance Controller (9-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Join Our Team as Business Finance Controller. Are you ready to embark on a career that blends strategic leadership, financial expertise, and innovation? Schindler UK & Ireland is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Lead Business Finance Controller to join us on a fixed-term contract for 9 months.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Take ownership of the business P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and maximising cash flow.
• Lead month-end processes, ensuring accurate financial records and fostering transparency for audits.
• Partner with business leaders to deliver strategic insights and drive profitability improvements.
• Develop relationships with customers to negotiate and drive commercial success.
• Support continuous improvement in finance processes and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA) with 7+ years of experience.
• Expertise in financial controlling, management, and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience in SAP and Power BI is a plus.
• Industry knowledge in construction, services, or related fields.
• Outstanding communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

We Elevate... Your Career Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!
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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
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