Entity Financial Controller: Reporting, Governance

Aberdeen; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Private health insurance

Life Assurance

40 days holiday

Dental insurance

Health assessments

Will writing

Critical illness cover

Power of attorney

Financial Guidance and Advice

Holiday buy

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work

Interest free season ticket loan

Electric car lease scheme

Travel insurance

Personal accident insurance

Share Plans

GAYE

Volunteering

Long service awards

Subscription to Interactive Investor

Subscription to Finimize

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Entity Financial Controller in Edinburgh to manage financial reporting, control, and regulatory deliverables for a portfolio of Aberdeen legal entities. You will interact with senior stakeholders and boards, driving governance and high-quality decision making.

The role combines technical accounting, IFRS and GAAP expertise with business insight, offering exposure to executive leadership and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial control, accounting, audit or commercial finance in financial services or investment management.
• German language skills (highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of IFRS, GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Audit experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and review legal entity financial reporting, presenting board packs to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain robust legal entity control through monthly P&L, balance sheet substantiation and IFRS reporting.
• Oversee statutory accounts, regulatory reporting and audits with internal and outsourced providers.
• Partner with planning and performance teams for forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

IFRS GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

German language skills

Education

Qualified Accountant - CA/ ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Entity Financial Controller in Edinburgh to manage financial reporting, control, and regulatory deliverables for a portfolio of Aberdeen legal entities. You will interact with senior stakeholders and boards, driving governance and high-quality decision making.

The role combines technical accounting, IFRS and GAAP expertise with business insight, offering exposure to executive leadership and opportunities for career growth.