Financial Controller

Eden Scott; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Scott is delighted to support a growth-focused energy transition business in Aberdeen by recruiting a Financial Controller for a long-term contract (Outside IR35). The role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, project accounting, treasury, taxation and governance, with ownership of month-end close, controls and statutory compliance.

You will work closely with senior leadership, prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts, and provide insightful analysis to

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and management accounts.
• Experience managing VAT, taxation and statutory filings.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and group consolidations.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting with analysis and commentary.
• Support project accounting activities including budget monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records through reconciliations and controls.
• Assist with annual and interim financial statements and external audits.
• Handle VAT, Corporation Tax and other statutory obligations.
• Support loan covenant reporting and governance requirements.
• Continuously improve finance processes and reporting.

Skills

CA/ICMA/ACCA

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

VAT & Tax

Audit support

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification (CA/CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

Financial Controller | Aberdeen | Contract (Outside IR35)

We are delighted to be retained to support a growth focused energy transition business in the search for a Financial Controller to join its' finance team on a long term contract basis (Outside IR35).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance professional, who has experienced in navigating periods of fundraising, project development and investment readiness, to take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and project accounting activities.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business performance, maintaining robust financial controls and delivering high-quality financial information to support strategic decision-making.

The Opportunity:

The position offers broad exposure across financial reporting, project accounting, treasury, taxation and governance, making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a varied and influential role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and group consolidations for senior management review.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting processes, providing meaningful analysis and commentary on business performance.
• Support project accounting activities, including budget monitoring, cost analysis and reporting against forecasts.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records through reconciliations, ledger reviews and robust financial controls.
• Assist with the preparation of annual and interim financial statements and support external audit requirements.
• Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and other statutory compliance obligations, ensuring all filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Support loan covenant reporting and broader financial governance requirements across the business.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting procedures

About You:

• Qualified Accountant (CA, CIMA or ACCA) with relevant post-qualification experience, ideally within a pre-revenue growth environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and financial analysis.
• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across both finance and operational teams.

What's On Offer?

• Join a dynamic, growth focused business operating within the energy transition sector.
• Broad and varied role with exposure to financial control, project accounting, reporting and compliance.
• Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to key business decisions.