Remote Finance Manager in Aberdeen

Company Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. Boskalis Westminster, part of the Royal Boskalis Group, specialises in nearshore dredging and construction with the UK survey department, supporting works in the UK and Ireland. Boskalis Westminster also provides first class marine services across the UK, including vessel management and vessel chartering to terminals, harbours and MoD operations. Our vast industry knowledge and experienced crews assures clients of our ability in the delivery of safe and reliable marine services.

Job Description

You can make your mark as Finance Manager by assisting the Finance Director and Finance Controller in the administration and control of the company’s finances and finance department, as well as ensuring the company complies with its reporting requirements, as set out by both internal and external stakeholders. The Finance Manager is tasked with the day-to-day management of the finance department, ensuring it provides effective support to the company, including providing accurate and timely information — in particular, the preparation of the Management Accounts for the main trading entity and parent company.

Main Tasks:

• Day to day management of the Finance Department including managing and supporting members of the team.
• Preparing monthly financial reports including cashflow forecasts and P&L.
• Preparing the financial information for the company’s quarterly reports and assisting the Financial Controller with the annual budgets.
• Prepare forecasts of the company’s performance and monitor actual performance against these forecasts.
• Prepare complete and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing the statutory accounts for Boskalis Westminster and the consolidated statutory accounts for Boskalis’ holding company.
• Preparation of the group VAT returns and assisting the Tax Manager with Corp Tax information.
• Assisting with and monitoring the preparation of the statutory accounts for the other UK subsidiaries.
• Working with the company’s external auditors to ensure an effective year-end audit process.
• Liaising with colleagues and the treasury department to ensure compliance with the company’s hedging strategy.
• Controlling credit facilities provided to staff, including company credit cards and expenses.
• Work with the Financial Controller to ensure internal and statutory compliance in respect of all financial matters.
• Provide the wider management team with financial management information as required from time to time.
• Provide guidance, support and training to the finance team.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification (i.e. ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or be in the final stages.
• Previous experience in a management role with direct reports or a supportive role with responsibility for overseeing and guiding colleagues.
• Experience of working to strict reporting deadlines.
• Experience with preparation of statutory accounts.
• Sound knowledge of financial and accounting principles, administration and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of management reporting, budgeting and forecasts.
• Knowledge of joint venture accounting.
• Knowledge of taxes (including Corp Tax and VAT).
• Basic knowledge of treasury / hedging concepts / FX risk.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong excel skills.
• Ideally previous experience of an ERP accounting system.

What you can expect:

A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact as part of a diverse, international team of experts. Rewarding conditions: As well as offering a competitive salary we give industry leading benefits, including 25 days holiday plus.