Business Controller / Management Accountant

Location Belfast
Job Type Contract
Salary £35.00 PAYE or £46.82 Umbrella
Reference JN -072025-4444_1753872197
Work Type Hybrid working

Business Controller / Management Accountant

📍 Location: Belfast (Hybrid - up to 2 days WFH once trained)

🕒 Contract: 12 months (with potential extension)

💷 Rate: £35/hr PAYE | £46.82/hr Umbrella

🔐 Security Clearance: BPSS+ (handled by Airbus)

📅 Start Date: Targeting 1st October 2025

Join Airbus - Where Finance Meets Innovation

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for partnering with the business to drive performance? Airbus is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Business Controller / Management Accountant to join our Belfast team. This is your chance to work at the heart of a £4bn organisation, supporting strategic decisions and shaping financial outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across business units, ensuring alignment with Airbus' financial goals.
  • Partner with operational managers to evaluate and support performance improvement projects and investment proposals.
  • Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to highlight risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
  • Provide financial challenge and support to help teams meet their targets and drive continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to controlling activities across recurring costs, inventory, non-recurring costs, and CapEx.

What We're Looking For

  • CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or commercial setting.
  • Strong experience with SAP or similar financial systems.
  • A confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels - locally and internationally.
  • A team player with a continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a global leader in aerospace with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
  • Enjoy a hybrid working model and flexible hours (35-hour week, 4.5 days).
  • Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your insights make a real impact.