Senior Business Controller
Glasgow, United Kingdom Hybrid Permenant 

We are seeking a Senior Business Controller to join a high-performing team delivering a complex, high-value defence programme. This is a pivotal role supporting a 250m+ project (with significant future growth), offering strong visibility across senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence key financial decisions.

You will play a critical role in ensuring financial control, supporting programme delivery, and driving performance across a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Senior-level exposure on a large, complex programme

• Opportunity to influence key financial and operational decisions

• Experience working with cross-functional and senior stakeholders

• A role within a growing and innovative business environment

• Strong career development and progression opportunities

• Partner with Programme Directors and delivery teams to manage cost forecasts and estimates

• Monitor financial risks, contingencies, and overall programme performance

• Deliver programme dashboards and present financial insights to senior audiences

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigation strategies

• Ensure financial compliance with contractual and internal requirements

• Manage forecasts across orders, revenue, margin, invoicing, and cash flow

• Lead monthly, annual, and multi-year budgeting cycles

• Collaborate with procurement, PMO, commercial, and sales teams

• Align financial plans with programme delivery milestones

• Lead month-end close processes including P&L and balance sheet reviews

• Provide variance analysis and clear financial commentary

• Support portfolio-level reporting and performance assessments

• Act as the main point of contact for audit activities

• Ensure adherence to financial controls, policies, and procedures

• Present financial data clearly to internal and external stakeholders

• Support bid processes and commercial claims

• Contribute to margin improvement initiatives

• Assist with regulatory and statutory reporting

• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and insight

You are a proactive and analytical finance professional who thrives in a complex, project-based environment.

Essential:

• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of financial and commercial principles

• Proven experience in long-term project accounting

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Advanced Excel capability

Desirable:

• Experience within a defence or engineering environment

• Knowledge of regulated contract reporting frameworks (e.g. SSRO/DEFCARS)

• Experience with ERP and planning tools (e.g. Oracle, TM1)

• Degree in Finance or a related discipline

Candidates will be required to provide evidence of identity, right to work in the UK, and employment or education history. Some roles may require additional security clearance.

• Flexible working options (including hybrid, part-time, and flexible hours)

• Ongoing training, mentoring, and development opportunities

• Clear career progression pathways

• A collaborative and inclusive working environment

• The opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects

Take the next step in your finance career and be part of a team delivering critical, high-impact programmes.