Business Controller in Buildings UK

Ramboll Group A/S; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Business Controller in Greater London. The role involves providing financial planning and analysis to support business growth. Candidates should possess a relevant finance qualification and experience in commercial finance, alongside strong analytical skills. The company values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, providing investments in personal development and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Investment in development

Leadership support

Valued for unique contributions

Qualifications

• Experience within commercial finance or business partnering is essential.
• Must have robust analytical and modelling skills, especially with Excel.
• Understanding of project and management accounting principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy.
• Attend management meetings and present financial results.
• Analyze and report on project profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Project accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Relevant finance qualification (ACA, CIMA, or similar)

Strong academic background (2.1 or better)

Tools

Group ERP systems

Job description

Company Overview

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy firm focused on sustainable change, recognising the importance of people and inclusive culture.

About the role

You’ll join our Business Finance department as a Business Controller, bringing financial planning and analysis expertise to support the Buildings Business and drive future growth.

Key responsibilities

• Apply a proactive, forward‑looking mindset and create value in day‑to‑day activities.
• Attend management meetings and present financial results.
• Flag risks and opportunities to management and follow up on actions.
• Oversee income‑statement reporting and perform root‑cause analysis (staff costs, margins, billing ratio, non‑productive time).
• Prepare management‑reporting commentary and ad‑hoc financial reports, including year‑end audit.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy and business‑leader buy‑in.
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives.
• Analyse and report on project profitability, mix versus targets, and potential risks and opportunities.

Qualifications & skills

• Strength academic background (2.1 or better) plus a relevant finance qualification (ACA, CIMA, or similar).
• Commercial finance/business‑partnering experience within a consultancy (engineering consulting a plus).
• Solid project accounting and management‑accounting principles.
• Robust analytical and modelling skills, especially in Excel.
• Experience with group ERP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, objective focus and commercial awareness.
• Ability to build positive business relationships and work collaboratively.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development.
• Leadership you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Being valued for the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and projects.
• A foundation‑owned, long‑term company.

EEO statement

Ramboll is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including CV, cover letter and any relevant documents.