Group Info: 4 companies, 2 in headquartered in Aberdeen, 1 in Australia and 1 in Houston.

The companies bring together a group of specialty equipment solutions that primarily service the offshore and subsea oil and gas industry. Comprising an extensive line of products and services includes: standard ROV tooling and engineered solutions to service the subsea market; cargo carrying units, baskets and chemical tanks to facilitate topside logistics; Zone II air compressors, steam generators and associated equipment for well testing and topside fabric maintenance; and winches, deck machinery, jacks, and other specialized lifting equipment.

Operating locations are Australia, Singapore, Europe, the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, providing access to key geographic regions for offshore oil and gas production. The Group will continue to work closely with private equity house to expand the coverage of its service offerings, both through organic growth and further acquisitions.

Group Reporting Lead provides key support to the Head of Finance for the Group providing advice and support on group policies and procedures across all group companies.

Key Relationships:

Reports to: Head of Finance.

Direct Reports: Accountant and AP/AR Team.

Primary Internal Contacts: Assets, Operations and Finance Teams, Senior Management Team, Project Teams, Corporate Finance.

Key Activities:

• Oversee the completion of entries including accruals, prepayments and allocations, together with preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and follow up of issues identified.
• Engage with the Senior Management Team and Middle Managers to offer specialist analytical, commercial and financial advice and guidance to ensure the overall financial efficiency of the business.
• Through the strong understanding of commercial drivers, undertake analysis to ensure the business maximises efficiency and profitability.
• Develop analysis tools and drive strong decision making based on the preparation of, and management against robust project forecasting based on strong financial analysis and discipline to identify and minimise risk.
• Oversee and be accountable for the preparation of accurate monthly reporting and financial data for input to the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and month-end reporting.
• Financial and commercial review of relevant third party suppliers and vendors agreements to ensure optimum pricing and minimise risk or exposure.
• Prepare and review business cases, capital requests and manage financial performance in consultation with and receiving direction from Group.
• Ensure Compliance with legislated budgetary reporting requirements.
• Act in the role of Company Secretary.

Customer Service:

• Professionally and proactively engage with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
• Manage and establish relationships with clients (internal and external).
• To ensure that all internal customer queries are followed up in a timely basis.
• To ensure a high level of respect and support towards colleagues.
• Refer information about potential opportunities onto the Customer Service/Sales Team.
• Manage and establish relationships with suppliers.
• Engage with Operations to ensure that effective relationships are maintained with Suppliers and that any relevant payment terms and conditions are met.
• Support the accurate maintenance of Suppliers contact details on CRM.
• Provide guidance, recommendations & support to determine customer credit worthiness.

Reporting:

• Provide a comprehensive suite of Financial Reporting to facilitate the effective functioning of the business.
• Provide monthly updates to the Senior Management Team.
• Oversee and sign off on the delivery of all financial management reporting.
• Responsible for the delivery of month end reporting in line with agreed policy and procedure and within required deadlines.
• Develop and report against business KPIs.

Team Development & Management:

• Attend training sessions as required to further develop your capability or as identified in your personal development plan.
• Motivate and encourage the team to take ownership of personal objectives to aid the achievement of business objectives and strategies.
• Participate in and conduct performance reviews in accordance with Company Performance Development Plan procedures, and take personal responsibility for your own professional growth and development.
• Contribute to regular team brief meetings and communicate relevant information to team members.

General Duties:

• Identifying process and control weaknesses in our systems and providing/identifying suitable solutions.
• Contributing to the improvement of finance processes and controls in general.
• Working with staff to resolve various accounting issues.
• Keeping abreast with changes in legislation & best practise.
• Ensure the maintenance of monthly FX rates.
• Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures.
• Any other duties as directed.

Essential (and Desirable) Expertise:

• Degree qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Qualified ACCA, CA or CIMA
• A high level of communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.