Lead Business Finance Controller (Fixed Term Contract)

Schindler Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global escalator and elevator company is seeking a Lead Business Finance Controller on a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Addlestone. This full-time role demands financial expertise with 7+ years of experience, and includes managing P&L, cash flow, and compliance while working closely with business leaders for profitability improvements. The position offers a hybrid working environment and supports continuous improvement within finance operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in finance
• Industry knowledge in construction or related fields

Responsibilities

• Oversee business P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet compliance
• Lead month-end processes and audits
• Provide strategic insights for profitability
• Develop customer relationships for commercial success
• Improve finance processes continuously

Skills

Financial controlling

Management

Process improvement

Advanced Excel skills

Outstanding communication

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

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Location: Addlestone,England,United Kingdom
Job ID: 82464

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places moreaccessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respectboth among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’tjust become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continueour rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Lead Business Finance Controller (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Join Our Team as Lead Business Finance Controller. Are you ready to embark on a career that blends strategic leadership, financial expertise, and innovation? Schindler UK & Ireland is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Lead Business Finance Controller to join us on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. Based at our Addlestone Office with hybrid working, you’ll drive excellence and transformation within our finance operations. This is a full-time role working Monday through to Friday, 37 hours a week.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take ownership of the business P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and maximising cash flow.
• Lead month-end processes, ensuring accurate financial records and fostering transparency for audits.
• Partner with business leaders to deliver strategic insights and drive profitability improvements.
• Develop relationships with customers to negotiate and drive commercial success.
• Support continuous improvement in finance processes and operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA) with 7+ years of experience.
• Expertise in financial controlling, management, and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience in SAP and Power BI is a plus.
• Industry knowledge in construction, services, or related fields.
• Outstanding communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

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