Financial Controller

Acteon Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services provider is seeking a Financial Controller based in Aberdeen. The role involves managing all accounting and financial functions, preparing financial reports, and coordinating audits. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years in a senior finance role and be qualified via ACA, CIMA, or ACCA. A strong understanding of Excel and experience in managing complex datasets are essential, along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Senior Finance role.
• Staff management experience.
• Strong communication skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting and financial functions.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for management.
• Coordinate new customer and supplier induction.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to manage complex datasets

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Strong analytical skills

Education

Qualified via ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Consolidation software

ERP and financial reporting software

Job description

# Applicant Portal:## Job Details: Financial Controller| | Financial Controller || | UTEC, Acteon’s Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimise designs, save time and maximise your project’s economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers’ decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers. We are looking to source a Financial Controller on a full time, permanent basis. Based at our facility in Aberdeen, the main purpose of this role is to manage all aspects of the accounting and financial functions. Duties & Main Responsibilities •Coordinate with FD / Group Finance and COE to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely reporting •Review results, challenge figures, and provide variance commentaries where appropriate •Present the Actual results to the Business Manager before submission •Prepare financial reports and dashboards for management (local MPR)/ Track business performance through KPIs / Support management with data-driven insights •Identifying and highlight key financial risks and opportunities, particularly in tendering •Coordinate new customer and supplier induction •Coordinate with (and sometimes manage) project controllers •Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function •Coordinate and drive Financial Project Reviews – Forecast, Actuals v As bid •Collaborate with Sales teams to confirm margin expectations (profitability impact), identify exposures (risk impact) and analyse the cash flow (working capital impact) to guarantee the financial integrity of proposals •Act as a bridge between Finance and Operations / Assess financial impact of strategic initiatives / Ensure alignment between financial and business goals •Support the BL FDs and act as a delegate in their absence •Preparation of monthly ROFO and R&O register / Present results to BL FD and EVP before submission to Group •Monitor personnel (and equipment) utilization and its impact on direct costs •Manage and control working capital levels to ensure optimal free cash flow, request allocations, maintain the relationships with clients and suppliers •Coordinate with Treasury to manage cash flow and liquidity, ensuring financial stability (13-week cashflow forecast, approval of bank payments) •Analysing costs and identifying areas for improvement / Monitoring operational expenses and ensuring cost efficiency. •Prepare, review, and submit all Capex requests and monitor spending •Coordinate Group Budget process •Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the balance sheet through attending reconciliation reviews with the COE and support to resolving discrepancies •Monitor asset inventory and accuracy of valuation •Provide support to Group Finance and Centres of Excellence as required to ensure financial statements are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time •Drive, project manage, and assist in the annual audit processes •Address control risks identified by internal and external audits, assist in developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures •Support systems implementations and upgrades, help roll out with business •Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulations in conjunction with COE •Ensure proper taxation compliance in each jurisdiction Group/Region operates in liaison with Group Tax and coordination with the COE (which will usually take care of the VAT returns) including quarterly and annual returns - Review submission of various returns i.e. Corp Tax / VAT / GST •Ensure other local, state, national reporting requirements are met (i.e. National Statistics) •Insurance Returns Required •Qualified via ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalente •At least 5 years of experience in a Senior Finance role •Ability to manage complex datasets from multiple sources •Strong Excel skills and experience of consolidation software •Staff management experience •Excellent interpersonal skills •Attention to detail •Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, senior management including board members •Excellent Excel skills and experience of ERP and financial reporting software •Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across a geographically and culturally diverse organisation •Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills || | |