Business Controller - Finance: Inventory, Projects and Supply Chain

Your role

Inventory Management stock and production work in progress

• Monitor and maintain accurate stock levels across all product categories
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile with system records
• Review perpetual stock count recodes and assistance with day-to-day stock control
• Maintain and implement improved inventory control procedures and protocols
• Identify and resolve stock discrepancies through investigation and analysis
• Assist reorder points and safety stock levels to prevent stockouts and overstock situations
• Manage obsolete and slow- moving stock, calculate and process slow moving stock provisions
• Manage stock and work in progress valuations

Cost Analysis and Reporting

• Analyse and prepare detailed cost reports for products, departments and projects
• Monitor and evaluate cost variances between budgeted and actual figures
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual cost analysis reports for management review
• Calculate and track cost of goods sold COGS and inventory valuation
• Monthly consolidations and related reporting
• Provide cost forecasting and trend analysis to support strategic planning
• Manage all aspects of the business unit/s P&L, investigate balance sheet, interrogate figures to ensure accurate reporting
• Ensure all financial policies are adhered to
• Improve efficiencies and reducing costs across the business

Financial Controls

• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with financial policies
• Review the General Ledger reporting of cost centres and income statement, ensure correct allocations
• Coordinate with procurement department on pricing and delivery terms
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements
• Monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Maintaining and monitoring risks for the business related to any inventory programs inventory provisions or other income statement and balance sheet items
• Tracking and reporting on cost centre expenditure commitments vs budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse financial information needs by reviewing existing systems and working out the best way to meet those needs with the reporting system optimisation
• Conduct special investigations and feasibility studies on various projects
• Proactive approach and accountable in taking control of the Business unit financial inventory controlling & reporting
• Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
• Participate in Product Cost and Quote Process
• Ensure the Company's financial procedures and practices are according to Company and Group procedures and practices
• Internal controls and levels of authority of approvals are adhered to
• Provide all requirements for External Auditors

Operational Support

• Collaborate with procurement, production, and sales teams to optimize inventory levels
• Participate in the Product costing and Quotation process
• Assist in the development and implementation of inventory management systems
• implement management dashboards and performance metrics
• Support budget preparation and cost control initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction
• Support supply chain cost centres with annual budgets, spending and analysis
• Calculation of supply chain overhead recoveries together with supply chain production manager and cost centre managers
• Assist operations and supply chain teams with Material Review Board and Engineering Change Proposal processes to fully understand the impact on inventory levels
• Inventory adjustments and write downs according to Saab process

Your profile

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems IFS or similar
• Knowledge of accounting principles and inventory financial reporting standards
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools
• Maintain accuracy in inventory records and financial reporting
• Achieve targeted cost reduction objectives as outlined in departmental plans
• Provide timely and actionable insights to support business decisions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization

Desired characteristics

• Highly organized with strong time management capabilities
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical thinking, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct
• Commitment to accuracy and quality in all deliverables
• Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism and strong work ethic
• Oral and written communications skills

Practical experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting and inventory management
• Proven experience in manufacturing or retail environment preferred
• Strong background in ERP systems and inventory management software

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Professional certification preferred CIMA, or equivalent

Deadline;2nd October,2026