Business Controller - Maternity Cover

Main Responsibilities

In this role you'll:

• Prepare consolidated reports, high level commentaries, financial analysis, and presentations for key stakeholders as part of the key monthly reporting processes.
• Liaise with the Tarmac C&PP and Irish Cement Finance teams in respect of budget preparation, forecasting, strategic plan preparation, and other processes throughout the year
• Support the performance improvement aspect of the Finance’s role, working closely with the UK and Irish finance teams on management information development and process simplification
• Work alongside the Finance Leader to ensure C&PP compliance and engagement with Internal Controls, Internal Audit and External Audit teams, including being a primary point of contact for the co-ordination of SOX activities and process improvement activities in the business.
• Offer support and oversight across a range of topics including but not limited to: performance bridges, performance initiatives, Capex approvals and spend, UK CO2 purchase program, weekly sales reporting
• Take ownership of ad hoc projects and data analysis as required.

Experience & qualifications

To be successful in this role you'll need:

• To be a qualified accountant CIMA, ACCA or ACA and ideally available immediately, or with a short notice period.
• A proven ability to manage workflows with multiple stakeholders in an effective manner.
• Demonstrable data analysis and manipulation skills.
• A proficiency in Excel is essential, while Power BI skills are valuable.
• Experience using SAP, ExQL or Hyperion is an advantage.
• A drive for results combined with a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate effectively with excellent report writing and presentation skills

******Please note this is a hybrid role in the UK or Ireland, with the need to travel to our Birmingham office once a week.******