Job Description

Supply Chain Business Controller

Broughton, Chester (60% onsite)

12-month contract (likely to extend)

£21.68 PAYE / £29.00 Umbrella per hour

35 hours per week (flexible working across 4.5 days)

Shape the Future of Supply Chain Performance

Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit a Supply Chain Business Controller to join their Industrial Supply Chain business management team in Broughton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the centre of a globally recognised organisation, supporting key decision-making across logistics, transport, and supply chain operations. You'll gain strong visibility across the business while developing a deeper understanding of large-scale, complex supply chain environments.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll play a key part in driving operational and financial performance across supply chain activities. Responsibilities include:

Supporting Operational Planning (OP) activities in collaboration with central finance teams

Monitoring and reporting on budgets, resources, and performance across operational teams

Leading and coordinating the resource management network across Supply Chain Operations, working closely with HR and Finance

Producing insightful analysis and decision-making materials on resource strategy (including workforce planning, attrition, and diversity)

Contributing to make vs. buy strategies and wider competitiveness improvement projects

Driving improvements in financial tracking, reporting accuracy, and governance processes

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who are motivated, analytical, and confident working in a complex, stakeholder-driven environment.

You'll bring:

Proven experience in a similar role within a large or complex organisation, ideally within manufacturing or supply chain

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate and influence across multiple teams

Experience of financial planning, reporting, and performance tracking

Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in enhancing processes and reporting capabilityDesirable:

Experience in governance processes or financial controls

Knowledge of macros or advanced data tools

What You'll Gain

Exposure to a global supply chain organisation, supporting operations across multiple sites

The opportunity to build strong internal networks across Finance, HR, and Operations

Hands-on involvement in strategic decision-making and business improvement initiatives

A role that offers high visibility and career development potential

Additional Information

Security Clearance: BPSS required (completed via Airbus)

IR35 Status: Inside

Why Join via Guidant Global?

At Guidant Global, we connect talented people with industry-leading organisations. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

If you're looking to develop your career in supply chain finance and make a tangible impact within a world-class organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy