Senior Business Controller

Job Title: Senior Business Controller

Location: Stevenage

Type of Employment: Full-time

Company

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.

With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support and develop the controlling team to deliver effective business partnering.
• Ensure that all internal and external reporting requirements are delivered timely and accurately (month end, half year, year-end).
• Manage financial planning and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Act as business partner for Project Manager by coordinating monthly project reviews.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and control projects expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets.
• Assess revenue on projects based upon Percentage of Cost (PoC) and Time & Materials (T&M) principles.
• Reconcile monthly the project work-in-progress.
• Monitor, report and advise on project and contract status reviews
• Prepare and present financial reports to local and Group senior management.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Support Operational managers in the preparation of Contract bid proposals, billing and cost rates as required.
• Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Fully qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent
• Proven experience in financial management and controlling.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Experience Needed:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management or a similar role.
• Experience in managing complex Work-packages.
• Previous supervisory or management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and more precisely SAP S4/Hana is a bonus.