Finance Manager

Engage Talent Partners; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager for a client in the oil and gas sector, based in Aberdeen City, to manage all financial aspects of the business. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and professional qualifications, along with experience in an SME environment. Responsibilities include budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within an SME business is preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and service revenue models is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor product costs and report service revenue performance.
• Maintain financial records and prepare reports.
• Oversee cash flow and working capital.
• Implement internal controls and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field

Professional qualifications (e.g. CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Engage Talent Partners are working with our client to source and recruit a Finance Manager.

Our client operates in the oil and gas, nuclear and renewables sectors and you would be joining them during a very exciting time as their business experiences huge growth both in the UK and internationally.

This role will form part of the senior management team, report to the Finance Director and be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the business including budgeting, cash flow management, cost control, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance and supporting growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with manufacturing and service operations.
• Monitor and analyse product costs, margins, and overheads for manufacturing activities.
• Track and report service revenue performance, utilization rates, and profitability.
• Maintain accurate financial records, prepare monthly/quarterly reports, and support year-end audits.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and funding needs to ensure business sustainability.
• Implement internal controls and compliance with local financial regulations.
• Partner with operations and service teams to improve pricing, cost efficiency, and profitability.
• Evaluate capital expenditure and investment opportunities.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field as well as relevant professional qualifications (E.g. CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and experience in a similar role within an SME business. It would be beneficial if you had a good level of understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and service revenue models. In addition, you will have excellent financial analysis and problem-solving skills and be a strong communicator.

The successful candidate will receive an excellent salary relevant to this level of position alongside a range of company benefits.

Please submit your CV for immediate review.