Our client has an opportunity for a Business Controller/Management Accountant to join them on a contract basis until March 2026.The Business Unit controlling, i.e. management accounting, work is varied and requires strong analytical skills. There will be both recurring and ad-hoc activities, on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based opportunities.Role: Business Controller / Management Accountant Location: Filton - 100% onsite whilst training and then 60% onsite as a minimum thereafter Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: Up to 46.30 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required to startWhat you''ll be doing:In support of the central controlling teams, drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across all business units, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectivesContribute, working closely with the local business / operational managers, in defining / proposing the list of improvement projects eligible for inclusion in the budget assumption pack for the business units, validating the relevant financial information (sizing, business case and ROI) for decision makingManage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local and central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risksChallenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by ..... full job details .....