Senior Business Controller

Job Title: Senior Business Controller Location: Stevenage (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 Type: Full-time Overview An exclusive opportunity with Robert Half for a Senior Business Controller to join a high-performing finance function. This role offers strong business partnering exposure, leadership responsibility, and involvement in strategic financial decision-making within a project-driven environment. We need someone who can work a couple of days a week from the Stevenage office alongside the Project Managers. You'll have proven project experience, ideally within a complex engineering, manufacturing or technical environment, and a strong understanding of work package management. This role involves coordinating and managing multiple interdependent work packages or smaller projects that sit within a larger, complex programme, ensuring deliverables, timelines, risks and dependencies are effectively managed across the wider project. Key Responsibilities • Lead, support, and develop the controlling team to deliver effective business partnering across the organisation. • Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are delivered accurately and on time (month-end, half-year, and year-end). • Manage financial planning cycles and quarterly forecasting processes. • Partner with Project Managers, coordinating and leading monthly project reviews. • Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. • Monitor and control project expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets. • Assess project revenue using Percentage of Completion (POC) and Time & Materials (T&M) methodologies. • Reconcile project work-in-progress on a monthly basis. • Monitor, report, and advise on project and contract status; maintain accurate financial records. • Prepare and present financial reports to senior management. • Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures. • Support operational teams with contract bid preparation, billing structures, and cost rate analysis. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making. • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards. • Conduct financial risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. • Support month-end and year-end close processes. Required Qualifications & Skills • Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent). • Strong experience in financial management and controlling roles. • Excellent understanding of financial principles and practices. • Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred). • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Experience Required • Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial management or a similar role. • Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred. • Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, is advantageous. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: