This is a highly visible, hands-on finance leadership role within a progressive, values-led business, offering the chance to drive financial insight and influence across the organisation.

Who is our client:

The organisation is entering an ambitious phase of growth, supported by strategic investment and expansion plans. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and people development, it offers a stable yet forward-looking environment for finance professionals who want both influence and visibility.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will lead the delivery, development, and control of management information and costings across the business. You will support the forecasting and budgeting processes, and help drive efficiency through finance systems, processes, and procedures.

This is a strategic, data-focused role that directly supports business growth, including domestic and international expansion, and provides insight to enable informed decision-making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, analysis, and control of management information for multiple revenue streams
• Partner with business leaders to review P&L, understand margins, and provide financial insight
• Develop and deliver monthly management packs and KPI reporting
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning across the business
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance, and financial regulations
• Manage, develop, and mentor a small finance team
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives within the finance function
• Provide financial input for new projects, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives
• Collaborate across sites and functions to drive better ways of working and operational efficiency

Who we’re looking to attract:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence at all levels
• Experienced in financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering
• Comfortable with finance systems (D365 and Power BI experience advantageous)
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to operate autonomously
• Demonstrates integrity, dependability, and a focus on continuous improvement

Why this role:

• Hands-on finance leadership position
• High visibility and influence across a growing, ambitious business
• Exposure to multiple revenue streams and strategic growth initiatives
• Stable, values-led organisation with a forward-looking approach to people and performance

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

Who is our client:

Our client is a globally recognised business operating at the forefront of their sector. With a heritage spanning over a century, the business has built a reputation for protecting lives across maritime, energy, defence and aviation sectors. Their products and services are trusted by organisations who cannot afford compromise, whether at sea, offshore, or in remote and high-risk conditions.

Part of a larger international group with operations across 90+ countries, the business combines deep technical expertise with global scale. Backed by private equity, they are continuing to invest in innovation, operational excellence and long-term growth.

This represents an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at a key stage in its ongoing evolution.

The role:

Working as part of a small, collaborative finance team, the Management Accountant will take ownership of core financial reporting, controls and analysis, supporting the business with accurate, timely and insightful financial information.

This is a varied and hands-on role with a high level of autonomy and visibility. You will play a key role in the month-end process, statutory reporting, and budgeting and forecasting cycles, while also supporting the ongoing development of financial controls and processes.

Alongside core reporting responsibilities, you will work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing analysis and insight to support decision-making and operational performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and clear, insightful commentary
• Supporting the budgeting and reforecasting process, working closely with key stakeholders across the business
• Ownership of the month-end process, including balance sheet reconciliations, validation and reporting
• Production of statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of strong financial controls in line with group frameworks
• Providing high-quality financial analysis to support business initiatives and decision-making
• Assisting with Board reporting and the coordination of financial information for senior leadership
• Supporting continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory, tax and regulatory requirements
• Acting as a key point of contact for finance-related queries across the business

Who we’re looking for:

You will have previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role, with a strong grounding in financial reporting, controls and analysis.

You’ll be comfortable working with complex data, able to interpret financial information effectively, and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders across the business.

You will be proactive, well-organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Equally important is your approach – you’ll be collaborative, adaptable, and motivated to contribute to a positive team culture while continuously improving ways of working.

What’s on offer:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, globally active organisation with a clear sense of purpose and strong market position.

You will gain exposure to a broad range of financial activities, work closely with an experienced team, and play a visible role in supporting both operational performance and ongoing business improvement.

Hybrid working available.

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

Who is our client:

McKilligan Financial is a modern, rural family business accountancy practice based between Banff and Keith in Aberdeenshire, founded in 2020 by Elaine McKilligan and now trusted by over 500 clients ranging from sole traders and farming families through to partnerships and limited companies across sectors including agriculture, motor trade, construction, forestry, beauty, equipment hire and property.

This is not a traditional, transactional accountancy firm. The team are made up of people with real, lived experience of rural and small business life, and they pride themselves on being straight-talking, highly approachable and genuinely invested in the long-term success of their clients’ businesses. Their belief is simple: business owners should never feel in the dark about their tax position, and should always have clear, practical and proactive advice they can actually use.

At McKilligan Financial, compliance work such as accounts and tax returns is just the starting point. The real value comes from the ongoing advice, the conversations, the planning, and the support that helps clients grow, protect and better understand their wealth and business decisions over time.

The role:

As Senior Client Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, ensuring the delivery of a consistently high-quality, proactive service that helps them make informed decisions and achieve the best outcomes for their business.

This is a senior, client-facing role that combines technical strength with commercial judgement and relationship building. You will act as a trusted adviser, supporting clients with practical, relevant advice while also identifying opportunities to improve their position through proactive tax planning and sound business structuring.

You will also play a key leadership role within the firm, supporting and developing colleagues, contributing to continuous improvement across systems and processes, and helping to shape a consistently strong client experience. This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, enjoys working closely with clients, and takes pride in delivering advice that genuinely makes a difference.

Key responsibilities:

You will lead the delivery of service to your own portfolio of clients, ensuring they receive a high standard of support, communication and advice at all times. You will act as a key point of contact, building trusted, long-term relationships and becoming a genuine adviser to your clients rather than simply a service provider.

A core part of the role will be proactive tax planning, including reviewing projected profits, calculating tax liabilities and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and structure. You will be confident in researching technical matters and translating them into clear, practical advice that clients can understand and act upon.

You will support clients with structuring transactions in a tax-efficient and commercially sensible way, and review and finalise tax returns, ensuring accuracy while also considering the wider planning opportunities available in each case.

Working closely with clients and their wider advisers, you will help deliver a joined-up, proactive approach to their financial and business affairs.

Alongside client work, you will take responsibility for supporting and developing team members through effective line management, feedback, coaching and day-to-day guidance, helping others to perform at their best.

You will work closely with the leadership team to help improve systems, processes and service delivery across the firm, contributing ideas and helping to continuously enhance both the client experience and internal working environment.

You will also use proposal tools to prepare fee quotes and engagement letters, ensuring scope, responsibilities and risk are clearly defined, and will liaise with clients and third parties to obtain the information required to deliver work efficiently.

An understanding of cloud accounting systems, particularly Xero, will be important in helping you relate to clients’ day-to-day business operations and challenges.

About you:

You will have strong experience managing a portfolio of clients within an accountancy or tax-focused environment, with solid technical knowledge across tax compliance and planning, and the ability to apply that knowledge in a practical, commercially aware way.

You will be confident reviewing work to a high standard, exercising sound judgement, and taking ownership of complex client matters. Experience in supporting, developing and line managing others will be important, as this role carries leadership responsibility within the team.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential. You will be someone who builds trust quickly, communicates clearly and enjoys working closely with both clients and colleagues in a collaborative, down-to-earth environment.

An understanding of the agricultural sector would be highly advantageous, given the client base, although a genuine interest in learning and developing expertise in this area is just as important.

Above all, you will be proactive, organised and commercially focused, with a genuine desire to deliver value, build relationships and contribute to a growing, values-led business.

Why McKilligan Financial:

This is a business built on genuine relationships, rural understanding and a very human approach to accountancy and tax. The culture is informal but highly professional, supportive but ambitious, and rooted in values that are consistently lived rather than simply stated.

The firm offers a competitive salary, pension, death in service cover, 36-hour working week, and 5.6 weeks’ holiday (inclusive). In addition, the team regularly benefits from additional time off when targets are met, alongside a culture that actively supports flexibility, development and wellbeing, with regular social events, small gestures of appreciation and a strong sense of team connection.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, values-led firm at a genuinely exciting stage of its journey, where your expertise will be valued, your leadership will matter, and your work will have a direct impact on clients, colleagues and the future of the business.

To find out more, in confidence, please speak with Andrew Ferguson of Vero Recruitment: andrew@verorecruitment.com

Who is our client:

McKilligan Financial is a modern, rural family business accountancy practice based between Banff and Keith in Aberdeenshire, founded in 2020 by Elaine McKilligan and now trusted by over 500 clients ranging from sole traders and farming families through to partnerships and limited companies across sectors including agriculture, motor trade, construction, forestry, beauty, equipment hire and property.

This is not a traditional, transactional accountancy firm. The team are made up of people with real, lived experience of rural and small business life, and they pride themselves on being straight-talking, highly approachable and genuinely invested in the long-term success of their clients’ businesses. Their belief is simple: business owners should never feel in the dark about their tax position, and should always have clear, practical and proactive advice they can actually use.

At McKilligan Financial, compliance work such as accounts and tax returns is just the starting point. The real value comes from the ongoing advice, the conversations, the planning, and the support that helps clients grow, protect and better understand their wealth and business decisions over time.

The role:

As Private Client Tax Manager, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering the firm’s private client tax offering, working closely with Client Managers and the wider team to ensure clients receive clear, practical and proactive advice tailored to their personal and business circumstances.

This is a hands-on, advisory-led role where you will help clients understand not just what they owe, but why, and how they can structure their affairs more effectively so they pay the right amount of tax. You will be equally comfortable reviewing technical work, contributing to advisory projects, and having direct, jargon-free conversations with clients who value clarity over complexity.

You will also play an important internal role within the team, acting as a go-to technical specialist in private client tax matters while helping to develop the capability and confidence of others around you.

Key responsibilities:

Your work will span a broad mix of advisory and compliance support, including close collaboration with Client Managers to identify planning opportunities, review self-assessment tax returns, and deliver tailored advice across income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax matters.

You will support clients with a wide range of personal tax and planning needs, including agricultural and rural business structures, property and asset planning, Scottish partnerships, LBTT considerations, succession planning, and more complex advisory work such as incorporation of farming partnerships and wider restructuring projects.

Alongside this, you will manage a small portfolio of tax return-only clients, ensuring a consistently high level of service, accuracy and responsiveness, while also contributing to estates and executry-related matters where required and supporting wider corporate and business tax discussions when relevant.

A key part of the role will be communication, ensuring that complex technical issues are translated into straightforward, relatable advice that clients can understand and act on with confidence. You will also contribute to shaping how private client tax services evolve across the firm, bringing ideas, insight and a proactive mindset to continuous improvement.

About you:

You will be professionally qualified and bring strong practical experience in private client tax, with particular confidence in income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax planning, alongside experience reviewing self-assessment tax returns to a high standard.

You will ideally have exposure to agricultural clients, rural businesses, property-related matters and Scottish partnerships, with a good understanding of LBTT and wider private client tax considerations. Experience of corporation tax or restructuring work would also be beneficial, particularly where it supports broader planning discussions.

Just as important as technical expertise is your ability to communicate clearly, build trust quickly and work collaboratively across a close-knit team where personality, approachability and attitude matter as much as qualifications. You will be someone who enjoys being part of a grounded, values-led environment where egos are left at the door and everyone is willing to roll up their sleeves.

Why McKilligan Financial:

This is a business built on genuine relationships, rural understanding and a very human approach to accountancy and tax. The culture is informal but highly professional, supportive but ambitious, and rooted in values that are consistently lived rather than simply stated.

The firm offers a competitive salary, pension, death in service cover, 36-hour working week, and 5.6 weeks’ holiday (inclusive). In addition, the team regularly benefits from additional time off when targets are met, alongside a culture that actively supports flexibility, development and wellbeing, with regular social events, small gestures of appreciation and a strong sense of team connection.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, values-led firm at a genuinely exciting stage of its journey, where your expertise will be valued, your voice will be heard, and your work will have a direct impact on clients and the future direction of the business.

To find out more, in confidence, please speak with Andrew Ferguson of Vero Recruitment: andrew@verorecruitment.com

Who is our client:

Our client is a globally recognised business operating within a highly specialised engineering sector, delivering complex projects across energy and infrastructure markets.

Today, they operate across multiple international locations, combining specialist services, advanced technologies and integrated solutions to support critical projects.

The business is now entering an exciting phase of evolution, with a clear strategic focus on playing a leading role in the energy transition. With growing exposure to sectors such as offshore and onshore wind, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and wider infrastructure, this is a company investing in its future and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.

The role:

Reporting to the senior finance leadership, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial management of the business, providing both robust financial control and meaningful commercial insight.

This is a highly visible, business-facing role, working closely with group functions and senior stakeholders. You will take ownership of core reporting processes, support budgeting and forecasting cycles, and play a key role in cash flow management and financial planning.

Alongside this, you will act as a finance partner to the wider business, helping to drive performance through insightful analysis, scenario modelling and proactive engagement with non-finance stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting cash flow management and liquidity planning to ensure the business operates from a position of strength
• Preparation of high-quality monthly management information, including variance analysis and insightful commentary
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with Group Function Leaders
• Developing and maintaining cost centre reporting to drive financial discipline and identify efficiency opportunities
• Building strong relationships across the business to support cost control and informed decision-making
• Ensuring accurate and timely month-end accounting and group-level reporting
• Supporting reporting requirements for investors and lenders, including covenant reporting and scenario analysis
• Maintaining robust balance sheet reconciliations and supporting audit processes
• Ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with accounting policies and best practice
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and support to senior leadership as required

Who we’re looking for:

You will be a professionally qualified accountant with strong management accounting experience, ideally gained within a complex or project-based environment.

The ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight is key.

You will be highly organised, detail-oriented and motivated, with a proactive approach and a genuine interest in improving processes and adding value.

What’s on offer:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, globally active organisation at a pivotal stage in its journey.

You will gain exposure to a wide range of business activities, work closely with an experienced leadership team, and play a meaningful role in supporting both operational performance and strategic growth.

The role offers strong long-term development potential within a business that is investing in its future and operating at the forefront of its sector.

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

Set against the backdrop of a historic estate in Aberdeenshire, The MacRobert Trust blends heritage with forward-thinking ambition, delivering meaningful social, environmental, and economic impact through its “10 Goals for 10 Years” strategy. This role sits right at the heart of that journey.

Who is our client?

The MacRobert Trust is a values-led charitable organisation with a clear sense of purpose and legacy. Guided by the MacRobert Pillars, the Trust invests in initiatives that create lasting impact across communities, while also operating a diverse and dynamic estate including commercial activities that support long-term sustainability.

It’s an organisation where people care. About the mission, about each other, and about doing things properly.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with genuine breadth.

Yes, you’ll lead finance. But you’ll also shape how the organisation plans, measures performance, and delivers change. You’ll work closely with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team, bringing clarity to decision-making, strengthening systems and processes, and helping the Trust evolve as it enters the next phase of its strategy.

It’s a role for someone who enjoys variety. Who can zoom out to think strategically but is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves when needed.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of:

• Financial leadership, governance, and reporting across the Trust and its subsidiaries
• Driving performance through better planning, insight, and business partnering
• Supporting delivery of the “10 Goals for 10 Years” strategy
• Oversight of IT and marketing from a strategic and performance perspective
• Strengthening systems, processes, and organisational effectiveness
• Acting as a key advisor to the CEO, Board, and Committees
• You’ll lead a small, capable finance team, while also influencing well beyond your function.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) who has:

• Operated at a senior level with exposure beyond finance
• Strong business partnering and communication skills
• A track record of driving improvement, change, or transformation
• A genuine interest in systems, processes, and how organisations operate
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery

You’ll be collaborative, pragmatic, and naturally curious. Someone who looks beyond the numbers and understands the people and purpose behind them.

Why this role?

• A genuine leadership position with influence across the whole organisation
• A chance to contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven work
• A broad, varied remit that goes well beyond finance
• A supportive, values-led culture
• A beautiful working environment in rural Aberdeenshire

Alongside this, there’s a strong benefits package including enhanced annual leave, pension, wellbeing support, and access to on-site facilities. Our client is open to applicants looking to work either four or five days, and they can offer some hybrid working too.

Interested?

If this sounds like something you’d like to explore we’d be delighted to have a confidential conversation.

As always with Vero, we’ll give you a clear, honest view, helping you decide whether this is the right move for you.

Contact Andrew Ferguson at andrew@verorecruitment.com

Who is our client:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a finance role within a long-established, highly respected, and operationally complex Scottish business.

Operating at the heart of a people-intensive, export-driven supply chain, the business combines deep local knowledge with international reach. Financial performance is closely linked to seasonality, yield, currency exposure, and logistics, creating a commercial environment where finance must be visible, practical, and closely aligned to operations.

The role:

The Finance Manager supports the Finance Director in overseeing the finance function and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders. This role is focused on compliance, regulatory requirements, and providing support to the wider finance team, ensuring strong financial governance and effective operational delivery.  The role works closely with the Finance Director and senior management to provide financial insights, while supporting the delivery of all reporting, budgeting, audit and statutory requirements.

This represents a unique and unrivalled opportunity for a finance professional to make a real difference, with a well-established and highly respected local brand.

Key responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Support with the month-end close process in line with internal reporting timelines

• Support with preparation and reviewing key financial reports, including Profit & Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and cash flow

• Oversee VAT reporting, including compliance with French VAT requirements

• Support banking and payment processes, including currency trading

• Co-ordinate and manage Annual Insurance renewals

• Manage cash flow, including currency trading and weekly funding requirements

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the budgeting process and collaborate with departments across the business

• Support the preparation of forecasts (weekly and monthly) and provide financial insights to support strategic planning

• Support variance analysis and provide performance commentary to senior management

Compliance & Audit

• Oversee statutory reporting requirements (UK and France)

• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure accurate, timely submissions

• Liaise with external stakeholders in relation to Annual Tax Computation

• Ensure compliance with ONS monthly and annual reporting, WAP/SAGE/ERS systems, and Group audit requirements

• Prepare and manage government statistical reporting obligations in both the UK and France, including ONS submissions and equivalent reporting process in France.

Team & Process Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and support the finance team, ensuring high standards and continuous development

• Promote improvements in processes, controls, and reporting capabilities across the function

• Work collaboratively with other departments to enhance cross-functional financial understanding

Who are we looking for:

• Professionally qualified accountant (preferred)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within an SME preferred 
• Exposure to multi-entity and/or international reporting advantageous
• Confident people leader with a collaborative, hands-on style
• High attention to detail, strong judgement, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, operational setting

To note interest please email Andrew Ferguson of Vero Recruitment: andrew@verorecruitment.com. Or apply using the link below.

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.