Vero Recruitment has been exclusively appointed to recruit a Financial Controller for a leading global engineering services group in Aberdeenshire.
Who is our client:
With over four decades of expertise and a presence across a variety of continents, our client is a future-focused provider of engineering technology services. The group delivers world-class support across a range of sectors.
Previously privately owned and now private equity backed, our client has expanded significantly through both organic growth and acquisition, while remaining rooted in its founding values. The business is at a pivotal stage of growth and can offer the successful applicant unrivalled exposure and future career development opportunities.
The role:
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will take overall responsibility for managing the finance function and overseeing the operations of all companies within the Europe & Africa business unit. This covers eight companies across the UK and Europe.
This is a visible, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for a team of eight, requiring both strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to inspire, develop and lead a high-performing finance function. The successful individual will play a key role in driving change, strengthening processes, and supporting strategic decision-making during an exciting phase of growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts within Group deadlines
- Delivering financial analysis and presenting results to senior management
- Preparing year-end statutory accounts and liaising with auditors
- Reviewing and enhancing financial processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Leading, developing and mentoring the finance team across the UK and overseas
- Supporting the implementation of a new Group-wide ERP system (D365)
- Preparing annual budgets, long-term financial plans and forecasts
- Managing working capital, cash flow reporting and treasury activity
- Ensuring compliance with Group policies, regulatory requirements and strong internal controls
Who we’re looking for:
Suit a professionally qualified accountant with proven leadership experience and the ability to operate within a complex, multi-entity environment. Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen and excellent communication are essential. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, adaptable, and motivated by the opportunity to shape the finance function within a dynamic, growing international business.
What’s on offer:
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-looking organisation where finance plays a central role in shaping performance. The position offers significant exposure, genuine influence, and the chance to contribute to ambitious growth plans, while being part of a values-driven business that invests in its people and its communities.
To find out more, please contact Andrew Ferguson of Vero Recruitment at andrew@verorecruitment.com or apply in confidence using the link below.