Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group’s global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. In the UK we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe.
Our Saab UK business is going through a period of rapid growth, this means that we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK Ltd combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Across the country we have seven principle sites which focus on software engineering, underwater robotics, training services and radars. Globally we number over 19,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and we reinvest a high proportion of our earnings in internal research and development. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place.
Saab is a company with opportunities, a company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility as well as good opportunities for advancing in your career. Additionally, Saab is a company that respects each person’s needs for a rewarding life beyond work.
The role:
At Saab, we are constantly looking ahead and pushing boundaries on what is considered technically possible. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking for a passionate, talented and highly motivated Senior Business Controller.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Project Controlling
- Supporting Project Managers and Management in achieving financial goals and budgets
- Managing all accounting operations
- 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 business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Managing the external financial audit process and liaising with external personnel as required
- Contributing fully to the company's financial strategy and decision-making processes
- Presenting reports and results to senior executives, stakeholders and board members
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as Business Controller or Finance Manager.
- The ability to work independently whilst maintaining a supportive, collaborative approach across all business stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to interpret and manipulate large volumes of data
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels within the business
- Ability to challenge at all levels 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.
- Previous experience of project controlling
- Experience of Unit 4 Agresso (desirable)
Who you are today:
- Professional and positive with high ethical standards.
- The ability to lead a team and be able to inspire and influence both the finance team and wider business
- A tenacious and pragmatic approach to get to the root of issues and implement appropriate processes and controls
- Excellent judgement and decision-making skills in a fast paced, commercial environment