Job Description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Logistics Business Controller on an initial 12-month contract.
Role: Logistics Business Controller
Pay: 29 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Broughton
Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS
Responsibilities

• Understand the business operational environment (strategy, governance, challenges, constraints).
• Lead the preparation of the financial planning, prepare accurate forecasts, provide guidance in line with the overall company financial situation, and challenge business requests.
• Set & maintain multi-years financial targets.
• Develop and run financial models, simulations, scenarios, business cases (on projects, M&A, call for tenders...) to support decision making and provide a comprehensive view on the financial implications of business decisions.
• Anticipate financial risks & opportunities and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Produce accurate financial reporting, at the appropriate level of granularity.
• Assess the actual financial performance, analyse deviations and advise on corrective actions.
• Analyse cost base, revenues, unit costs (Airframe / Engine), R&D...
• Identify actionable drivers for optimization and competitiveness initiatives, monitor materialization of savings.
• Compute Hourly Rate, support on Resource review & Headcount targets definition, prepare Chargeback & Cost reallocation models.
• Approve shopping carts, audit POs below approval thresholds (sampling approach), review commitments & accruals. Trigger costs rebooking & costs transfer when needed.

Essential Skills:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting processes and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to improve processes and drive efficiency across financial and operational areas.
• Skilled in financial modelling, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel and good knowledge of financial systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Power BI).
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent IT skill set.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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