Business Controller Bus and Coach & Power Solutions
Milton Keynes - UK
Job Summary
Job Title: Business Controller
Salary: Starting from 40000 plus an excellent benefits package
Location: Milton Keynes/ Hybrid
12-Month Fixed Term Contract maternity cover
Hybrid working
Enhanced parental leave
Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
Access to a fantastic loan car scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive pension
4x basic salary life assurance
In this role you will:
Responsible for the full Business Control function for Bus Coach and Power Solutions providing financial oversight and strategic insight.
Full responsibility of the preparation of month-end management accounts ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Review and assess financial control provisions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Perform complete balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity and transparency.
Prepare accurate margin analyses to support profitability reviews and performance evaluation.
Analyse and compare budgets against projections identifying any variances.
Overview of daily reports on order intake stock levels and the order book to inform operational decisions to ensure accuracy.
Collaborate closely with the Head of Bus Coach and Power Solutions delivering key financial insights to drive informed business decisions.
Primary contact together with Technical Sales Manager on all pricing analysis for tender submissions working closely with the Fleet Manager.
Collaborate closely with the Administration Coordinator and the Sales Administration Team on day to day operations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits ensuring all required documentation and information is readily available.
About you:
Essential
CIMA/ACCA Qualified or Finalist Ideally recently qualified or at the final stage of qualification
Previous experience in a finance accounts business support or analytical role.
Strong organisational skills.
Good understanding of financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Desirable
Experience within the automotive transport fleet or commercial vehicle sector.
Knowledge of Autoline
Experience using Power BI to create reports dashboards and visualisations
Experience supporting sales finance or commercial finance functions.
Personal Attributes
Analytical and methodical approach.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Proactive and self-motivated.
Team player with a customer-focused mindset.
Comfortable working with large volumes of data and administrative processes.
Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
If youre interested in this role wed love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 06.10.26 - Pending volume of applications the closing date is subject to change.
Next steps:
1. If you like the sound of this position please apply today.
2. A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
3. If you are successful at that stage you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.
We understand that every candidate is unique and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process please reach out to our Recruitment Team well be happy to discuss these with you.
Working forScaniais not just about the job. Its about you too and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme complementary life insurance financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.
AtScaniawe invest considerably in colleague development and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.
We have a strong and supportive culture where each individual is seen respected and has the potential to trust each other to act and make decisions and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us diversity and inclusionisa strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills knowledge backgrounds and experiencesweensurewe havethe right peopleand together with an inclusive corporate culturethisdrivesour business our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us no matter where theyare fromor whothey are and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.
Scaniais dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values;CUSTOMER FIRSTRESPECT ELIMINATION OF WASTE RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.
About Company
Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions, including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications combined with an extensive product-related service offering.