Business Controller - Bus and Coach & Power Solutions

Description:

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Job Title: Business Controller

Salary: Starting from £40,000 plus an excellent benefits package

Location: Milton Keynes/ Hybrid

12-Month Fixed Term Contract – maternity cover

•    Hybrid working

•    Enhanced parental leave

•    Eligibility to annual bonus scheme

•    Access to a fantastic loan car scheme

•    25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

•    Competitive pension

•    4x basic salary life assurance

In this role you will:

•    Responsible for the full Business Control function for Bus, Coach, and Power Solutions, providing financial oversight and strategic insight.

•    Full responsibility of the preparation of month-end management accounts, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

•    Review and assess financial control provisions to ensure accuracy and compliance.

•    Perform complete balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity and transparency.

•    Prepare accurate margin analyses to support profitability reviews and performance evaluation.

•    Analyse and compare budgets against projections, identifying any variances.

•    Overview of daily reports on order intake, stock levels, and the order book to inform operational decisions to ensure accuracy.

•    Collaborate closely with the Head of Bus, Coach, and Power Solutions, delivering key financial insights to drive informed business decisions.

•   Primary contact together with Technical Sales Manager on all pricing analysis for tender submissions working closely with the Fleet Manager.

•    Collaborate closely with the Administration Coordinator and the Sales Administration Team on day to day operations.

•    Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits, ensuring all required documentation and information is readily available.

About you:

Essential

•          CIMA/ACCA Qualified or Finalist – Ideally recently qualified or at the final stage of qualification

•          Previous experience in a finance, accounts, business support, or analytical role.

•          Strong organisational skills.

•          Good understanding of financial reporting and reconciliation processes.

•          Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

•          Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

•          Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

•          Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable

•          Experience within the automotive, transport, fleet, or commercial vehicle sector.

•          Knowledge of Autoline

•          Experience using Power BI to create reports, dashboards, and visualisations

•          Experience supporting sales finance or commercial finance functions.

Personal Attributes

•          Analytical and methodical approach.

•          Strong problem-solving skills.

•          Proactive and self-motivated.

•          Team player with a customer-focused mindset.

•          Comfortable working with large volumes of data and administrative processes.

•          Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

If you’re interested in this role we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date:  Pending volume of applications, the closing date is subject to change. 

Next steps:

1.    If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.

2.    A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.

3.    If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you