Miele

Finance Business Controller

Miele  •  Abingdon, GB (Hybrid)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

About the role:

Miele is a world leader in the production of premium domestic and commercial appliances. We take immense pride not only in the quality of our appliances, but in every aspect of the customer experience.

As a Finance Business Controller, you will work closely with the Marketing Director to support financial management, commercial performance, and strategic planning across the business. You will provide financial insight and guidance on profitability, investments, pricing, promotions, and business performance while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.

We strive to make our workplace and culture as future-proof as our world-renowned products. Join a team that has been evolving since 1899 and help us continue to live our philosophy of being “Immer Besser”.

Your Responsibilities

  • In close collaboration with the Marketing Director, you lead budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and financial planning activities across the business unit
  • Through detailed financial analysis, you provide strategic guidance on profitability, pricing decisions, investments, and business performance improvements
  • In partnership with internal departments, you prepare regular reporting, business cases, and financial recommendations to support informed decision-making
  • With a proactive and analytical approach, you evaluate investments, return on investment, and promotional activities through pre- and post-analysis reviews
  • In cooperation with the FP&A Director, you contribute to the development and improvement of financial processes, reporting standards, and active financial management practices
  • Across key business activities, you ensure accurate financial data management, rebate management, and effective cost control processes
  • Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you coordinate and execute regular forecast and budget cycles while supporting strategic and tactical business initiatives

What We Are Looking For

  • Degree educated or professionally qualified in finance, either part qualified or fully qualified, with a commitment to continuous learning
  • Proven experience as a Business Controller or Finance Business Partner within a consumer products environment, ideally supporting Marketing or commercial functions
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial insights into practical business recommendations
  • High analytical capability with a proactive mindset and the ability to identify issues, solve problems, and manage financial risks effectively
  • Experience managing financial data, leading finance-related projects, and collaborating confidently with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

What We Offer

  • A salary of up to £70,000 plus a competitive benefits package
  • A bonus scheme of up to two months’ salary
  • Extensive discounts on Miele products for yourself, family, and friends
  • Discounted gym membership and a subsidised onsite café
  • Extensive health cash plan and free eye tests
  • Additional benefits including financial advice, recognition schemes, and more

Additional Information

This is a full-time permanent position based in Abingdon with hybrid working options available. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Miele

About Miele

Since being founded in 1899 Miele has followed its 'Immer Besser'​ brand promise.

As the world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, we create delightful experiences – not only with regard to the quality of our products, but also in terms of performance, convenience, design and sustainability. For our customers, this means the peace of mind of knowing that choosing Miele is a good decision – and probably the decision of a lifetime.

Our product portfolio includes kitchen appliances such as ovens, steam ovens, refrigerators, coffee machines and dishwashers as well as vacuum cleaners, washing machines and dryers. Dishwashers, washer-extractors and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical applications augment this line-up.

Miele is a family-run company in the fourth generation with eight production plants in Germany as well as one plant each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China and Romania. The company is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries. In the 2020 fiscal year, the Miele Group achieved sales of 4.5 bn, 6.5% more than in 2019. Miele employs around 20,944 people worldwide.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Gütersloh, DE
Year Founded
1899
Website
miele.com
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