SAAB UK Ltd | Business Controller

2 days ago

United Kingdom SAAB UK Ltd Full time

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a collaborative team collaboratively with other UK UK Financial Ccontrollers, reporting into the CFO.
  • Consolidation and reporting of Saab UK's individual business units
  • Performing month end close and ownership of internal control framework
  • Reporting on Internal controls and month end close
  • Preparing and submitting the annual bBudget, quarterly fForecasts and reporting thereon.
  • Cost centre Controlling in the financial system.ontrol and maintain the finance systems hierarchy
  • Project Controlling and reporting, including the set up and management of projects in the Accounting system.
  • Financial contact for Win Business Process: ensuring financial and commercial rigour.
  • CAPEX accounting and Ssupporting Managersthe business with Iinvestments requests
  • A UK Point of contact for accounting services team. Liaising with Saab group them on transactional financial processes and controls for the UKDivision.
  • Calculating Hourly Rates
  • SupportingBusiness partnering to Project Managers and Managementfunctional directors in achieving financial goals and budgets
  • Managing all accounting operations for a Division.
  • Coordinating and directing the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
  • Preparing and publishing timely monthly management accounts, to include full variance analysis to budget and forecast
  • Creating monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts
  • Ensuring all reporting is compliant with statutory law and financial regulations
  • Ensuring compliance with all HMRC requirements
  • Documenting Supporting others to understandCommunicating business processes and accountingfinance policies and processes to maintain and strengthen internal controlsall Saab UK colleagues
  • A key contributor to the Managing the externalannual financial audit process and liaising with external personnel as requiredstakeholders
  • Contributing fully to the company's financial strategy and decision-making processes
  • Presenting reports and results to senior executives, stakeholders group and UK board members

Skills and Qualifications

  • Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a Controller or Finance Manager role
  • Ability Adept atto working independently and making proactive improvements
  • Ability to meet monthly deadlines and manage the accounting calendar whilst maintaining afor Saab UK
  • Able to show a supportive, collaborative approach across all business stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to interpret and manipulate large volumes sets of data
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels within the business
  • Ability to challenge at all levels and communicate with clear and reasoned verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work to conflicting deadlines and effectively prioritise own and team's dynamic workload
  • Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
  • Previous experience in a Business Controller or Finance Manager role
  • Highly PC literate & skilled with all Microsoft Office Based applications including Word/Excel/PowerPoint.applications especially Excel/PowerPoint/Word
  • Previous experience of project controlling
  • Experience of Unit 4 Agresso (desirable)

Your Profile

  • Professional and positive with high ethical standards.
  • The ability to lead a team and be A leader able to inspire your team and influence the both the finance team and wider business
  • TA tenacious and pragmatic, approach able to get to the root of issues and implement appropriate processes and controls
  • Excellent judgement andAn excellent decision-making maker skilleds in a fast paced, commercial environment
  • We expect you to have 5 years minimum working experience as a Business Controller or Finance Manager. This position will require hybrid working with the expectation of 2-3 days per week in the office on average.

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