Finance Manager

James Fisher and Sons plc; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the Financial and Management reporting team. The successful candidate will oversee financial performance, manage audits, and ensure accurate financial controls in a dynamic environment with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing / engineering business.
• Experience with Consolidated Group Reporting.
• Proven track record in managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end reporting process and financial results.
• Assist in cost and revenue forecasts and budget information.
• Lead external audit requirements at interim and year end.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAS or ICAEW)

Job description

About the Role

Finance Manager
Permanent, Full-time
Inchinnan with hybrid working

About the Company

JFD Global is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to play a key leadership role for the Financial and Management reporting team. This opportunity will contribute to our mission to improve financial performance across the business and report financial information to both internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead and drive the performance of the management accounting team, with the aim of providing accurate financial information to assist the business in achieving targets. If you are someone who has a hands-on approach to achieving deadlines in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Principle Accountabilities

• Manage the month end reporting process and reporting financial results in accordance with Group driven timescales.
• Assist the business in preparing and providing accurate cost and revenue forecasts and budget information to stakeholders.
• Enforce and assist in monitoring the internal financial controls across the business.
• Continuous development and improvement across the various finance processes
• Lead the external audit requirements at interim and year end.
• Manage and prepare where required, the external compliance reporting covering tax and regulatory reporting
• Manage the payroll submission process to allow sufficient review time and to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Assist in frequent ad-hoc tasks from various of the business both within JFD and also across the Group.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAS or ICAEW qualification preferred)
• Experience of manufacturing / engineering business
• Experience with Consolidated Group Reporting
• Hands-on and flexible approach
• Proven track record in managing a team
• Strong problem-solving skills

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click 'apply' now!

JFD - part of a Global James Fisher Group

James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.

Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.

• Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
• The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
• Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here