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Posted 02 August, 2026

Business Controller

thyssenkrupp Materials UK
Woking, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Business ControllerLocation: Woking / HybridSalary : CompetitiveVacancy Type: Permanent - Full TimeThyssenkrupp Materials Trading UK is looking for a Business Controller to join its Woking-based team, supporting a £50m turnover trading business of around 16 employees.As part of the management team, you will take ownership of Controlling, Accounting, and Quality Management , ensuring accurate reporting under local GAAP and IFRS, and maintaining strong financial governance.The role focuses on monthly, quarterly and annual planning and reporting, KPI tracking and risk management within a trading environment.Youll act as a key finance partner to the Divisional Director and commercial team, providing clear financial insight, supporting business planning, and helping ensure operational decisions are financially sound. The role also includes driving improvements in systems and processes, including collaboration on ERP and digital initiatives.Reporting to the Divisional Director, with close links to central finance teams in the UK and Germany, this is a hands-on, commercially relevant finance role in a lean, international trading businessThis role is hybrid,based in our office in Woking with working days in the office being Mondays and Wednesdays.Hours are approx:8:45am-5pm Monday - Thursday8:45am-4pm on FridaysKey ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the areas of Controlling, Accounting, Quality Management with 1.5 direct reportsYou are responsible for monthly, quarter-end and annual accounts according to local law and IFRS. As such, you actively steer the relevant financial KPIs in alignment with the central finance team of thyssenkrupp Materials TradingMonitor and manage risks associated with the trading business in line with business needs and according to internal and external regulationsSupport business development via business plans and data-based analysesIn collaboration with the central IT-organization, drive digitalization initiatives and optimize the ERP-landscapeSkills, Knowledge & ExpertiseSolid experience in a senior Finance, Accounting, Controlling and/or Risk Management, preferably in an international environment and within the trading industryExperience working within a smaller team wearing multiple hatsIn-depth knowledge of financial and management accounting, and familiar with liquidity management and capable of analysing and managing risksAbility to effectively communicate across multiple stakeholdersIn addition to a high level of self-motivation, you exhibit strong performance orientation combined with reliabilityJob BenefitsWe at thyssenkrupp Materials Trading are a highly global, diverse and dynamic team working in a challenging but exciting industry. You will get the possibility to shape the future and success of thyssenkrupp Materials Trading UK, together with a motivated and high performing team. We offer you the following benefits:A competitive salary package and additional benefits, such as a discretionary annual bonus25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysDevelopment opportunities within the management team of thyssenkrupp Materials Trading and the thyssenkrupp groupPension schemeAbout thyssenkrupp Materials UKthyssenkrupp Materials UK operates a network of 8 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are in; Birmingham, Preston, Darton, Milton Keynes, and two sites in Belfast. We offer a vast range of metal material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. We also provide a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We have years of experience in the aerospace, construction and architecture, automotive and the general engineering industriesTo ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for thyssenkrupp Materials UK, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.TPBN1_UKTJ