Financial Controller

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technology firm located in Aberdeen, UK, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial matters, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and corporate requirements. The role involves maximizing cash generation, managing teams, and liaising with external agencies. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with experience in international manufacturing companies. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a pension plan and wellness programs.

Benefits

Pension plan matching employee contributions

Life assurance cover

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experienced working with Manufacturing businesses in an international company.
• Proven record of working autonomously across wider business functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial matters pertaining to Teledyne Marine UK.
• Implement and support new systems in accordance with corporate requirements.
• Control managed working capital and maximize cash generation.
• Liaise with external agencies like auditors and HMRC.
• Manage and train the Finance department.

Skills

Financial Management

US GAAP

Cost Control

ERP Systems

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller page is loaded## Financial Controllerlocations: UK - Aberdeentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ32513**Be visionary**Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.**Job Description**The Financial Controller will oversee all financial matters pertaining to Teledyne Marine UK (Aberdeen and Alton locations), including US GAAP based on monthly accounts, provision of rolling forecasts and business plans. The successful candidate will have a previous proven record of working autonomously across the wider business functions.Key Responsibilities: To implement/support new systems in accordance with corporate requirements To ensure the internal control environment is in place and controls are operating effectively and in accordance with documented procedures required for SOX. Support and assist the Site Director and Group Controller. Create monthly management accounts together with the financial accountant and ensure timely circulation of Key Performance Indicators and variances against budget and forecasts, optimising information content for non-financial users. Control managed working capital and maximise cash generation. Monitor and control of costs, ensuring costing system accuracy. Contract review to include initial customer credit review, pricing and margin assessment, FX impact including embedded derivative status and payment terms. Liaise with external agencies e.g. auditors, HMRC etc. Liaise with internal audit team. Ensure all corporate deadlines are adhered to. Ensure all necessary data is provided for annual tax returns. Recommend courses of action which ensure that profit opportunities are maximised. Maintain the optimum use of the ERP system. Manage, motivate, and ensure the training and development of the Finance department. Senior Management Responsibilities: The role is part of the site Senior Management Team, contributing to the delivery of short term, and construction of long-term business strategy. Recommend courses of action with ensure profit opportunities are maximised, either arising from known changes to environmental matters of specific financial nature, or from any other reason Manage, motivate other team members. Ensure corporate and professional standards of ethics are adhered to. Participate in and contribute to the strategic issues of the company. We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller, with a background in working with Manufacturing businesses within an international company. You must be a fully qualified accountant with CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.**Range of benefits include.*** Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.* Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.* 25 days holiday per annum plus 9 public holidays. (There is an option to purchase an additional 5 per year).* Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.* Employee Assistance Programme.* Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, (Medi-cash).* Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.* Cycle to Work scheme.* Enhanced family-friendly benefits.* Company sick payTeledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions..