Financial Controller - Aberdeen

Ref: 235 Date Posted: Monday 02 Jun 2025

Vero Recruitment has been exclusively appointed to a recruit a Financial Controller for a high growth PE backed business based in Aberdeen. 

 

Our client:

From entrepreneurial origins as a founder led start up, to a high performing PE backed global player that works with some of the world’s most recognisable brands—our client will significantly scale their global operations during the next three years. 

 

The role:

Following the recent appointment of a new CFO, this is a newly created role that will lead a period of finance transformation, bedding in best practice, driving efficiencies and supporting a newly established executive team deliver an ambitious growth agenda.

This role is ideal for someone who is not just technically capable, but can take ownership, build confidence, and help to professionalise a rapidly expanding business.

A truly unique opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to play a major role in the growth and development of our client as the business looks to double turnover.

**a full detailed job description with a list of key duties and deliverables is available

 

Our ideal candidate:

To be considered for this unique opportunity…

  • Professionally qualified accountant
  • Strong technical accountant  
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced environment or PE-backed business is a plus
  • Hands-on – not afraid to get into the detail and lead by example
  • Track record of improving close processes and bringing rigour to reporting
  • Comfortable building structure from ambiguity
  • Confident with systems and able to give clear direction on best practices for process improvement
  • Good communicator – able to work across finance, operations and commercial teams
  • People-minded – knows how to lead others, even when coaching is needed

 

What’s on offer:

  • A highly competitive base salary plus benefits package including an attractive bonus scheme
  • Hybrid, flexible working, and Family Friendly policies
  • A variety of wellness and lifestyle benefits
  • Holiday allowance that increases with tenure
  • Opportunity to travel

 

To find out more or to note interest please contact Andrew Ferguson of Vero Recruitment at andrew@verorecruitment.com