Finance Manager - Aberdeen

Ref: 258 Date Posted: Thursday 26 Feb 2026

Vero Recruitment has been exclusively appointed to recruit a Finance Manager for a high-growth energy services business based in Aberdeen.

This is a hands-on, highly visible finance role, offering the opportunity to drive operational efficiency, provide strategic insight, and influence business performance across multiple revenue streams.

 

Who is our client:

With a culture anchored in safety, delivery, and skills development, they combine technology, expertise, and training to deliver tailored solutions for clients worldwide.

Operating across onshore and offshore projects, including wind and sustainable energy, they offer full lifecycle expertise and are committed to the energy transition. The business has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions and is supported by strong investment to accelerate international expansion.

 

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will oversee financial performance for three core business lines. You will have one direct report and support from a centralised transactions function and a Management Accountant.

This is a high profile role, offering the chance to develop policies and procedures, optimise financial processes, and take ownership of the numbers. You will act as a true business partner to operational and commercial teams, supporting strategic decision-making, efficiency initiatives, and developing their ERP system.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis
  • Provide variance analysis and insight into key performance drivers
  • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Analyse costs, margins, and profitability; identify areas for efficiency improvement
  • Act as a financial business partner to operational and commercial teams
  • Support contract reviews, pricing decisions, and strategic initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
  • Drive process improvement across finance systems and reporting

 

Who we’re looking for:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
  • Post-qualification experience in industry, ideally energy or related sectors
  • Proven experience in project and management accounting
  • Strong skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
  • ERP experience
  • Commercially minded, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously, drive efficiency, and implement improvements

 

Why this role:

  • Hands-on finance leadership in a growing, ambitious business
  • Influence across multiple business lines and strategic projects
  • Autonomy to shape finance processes and policies
  • Exposure to the energy transition and innovative operational solutions

 

To find out more, please contact Andrew Ferguson at Vero Recruitment on andrew@verorecruitment.com, or apply in confidence using the link below.