Supply Chain Business Controller

Supply Chain Business Controller

Location: Broughton, North Wales (80% onsite)
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5-day working week)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
Pay Rate: £21.68 PAYE or £29.00 Umbrella per hour

Shape the Future of Supply Chain Operations at Airbus
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Industrial Supply Chain Business Management Team at Airbus in Broughton. This role sits within the team responsible for supporting supply, logistics and transportation operations across Airbus Commercial Aircraft sites, helping to drive business performance, resource planning, financial management and continuous improvement.

If you enjoy working with data, improving processes, influencing stakeholders and supporting strategic decision-making, this role offers the chance to make a real impact within a complex, international manufacturing environment.
You'll gain valuable exposure to senior stakeholders, strengthen your commercial and financial expertise, and develop a broader understanding of global supply chain operations within one of the world's leading aerospace organisations.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Supply Chain Business Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting operational and financial performance across the Supply Chain Operations function. Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting Operational Planning (OP) activities in collaboration with Central Finance teams
Monitoring budgets and resource plans across operational teams, providing clear reporting and performance insights
Leading and coordinating the Supply Chain Operations resource management network
Working closely with HR and Finance colleagues to support workforce planning and resource strategies
Producing analysis, reports and decision-making papers to support business planning and strategic initiatives
Providing insights relating to workforce demographics, attrition, diversity and future resource requirements
Supporting make-versus-buy and competitiveness projects across multiple Airbus locations
Improving financial tracking, reporting processes and business performance visibility
Contributing to governance activities and helping drive continuous process improvements
Supporting the development of digital tools, dashboards and reporting solutionsWhat We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can combine strong analytical skills with the ability to build effective relationships across a large organisation.

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience working in a similar business control, financial planning, resource management or operational support role
Previous experience within a large, complex organisation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience producing financial reports, analysis and business insights
Ability to interpret complex data and present clear recommendations
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including:
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUPs
Data analysis and reporting
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting or resource planning activitiesDesirable Skills

Understanding of financial reporting processes
Understanding of governance and business controls
Experience driving process improvement initiatives
Knowledge of workforce planning and resource management
Macro development skills within Excel
Experience within manufacturing, logistics, supply chain or aerospace environmentsWhy Join Airbus?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a globally recognised organisation committed to innovation, sustainability and operational excellence.
You'll benefit from:

Exposure to international supply chain and logistics operations
Opportunities to work with senior business leaders across multiple functions
Experience supporting strategic decision-making on a large scale
A collaborative and inclusive working environment
The chance to develop your commercial, financial and operational expertise
A modern hybrid working model with a 80% onsite presenceInclusive Recruitment

Airbus and Guidant Global are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Apply Today

If you're an analytical professional with a passion for business performance, finance, resource planning and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Join Airbus and help shape the future of supply chain operations in a truly global environment.

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