Financial Controller

Vero Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist engineering services organization is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial operations and lead a small team. This hands-on role involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and assisting with tenders. The ideal candidate is degree-educated, has over five years of experience in a small business, and possesses strong communication skills. This is a unique opportunity within a company that values its staff and is preparing for future growth.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in a small business environment.
• Experience in operational involvement and strategic oversight.
• Experience in a multi-currency environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the small accounts department and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare annual budget projections and monthly financial reports.
• Assist with client presentations, tenders, and bid preparation.
• Support the preparation of financial information for finance applications.

Skills

Financial management

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Numeracy

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Vero Recruitment has been exclusively appointed to recruit a Financial Controller for a leading specialist engineering services organisation.

Who is our client:

Our client is a long-established and highly respected organisation. A true family business, the organisation is built on deep sector expertise, strong values and exceptional staff longevity. With a highly experienced leadership team and an average employee tenure of over 16 years, this is a business where people stay, grow and contribute to meaningful, complex projects across their highly specialised sector.

This is an exciting moment to join the company. With continued investment in future growth, the organisation is preparing for its next chapter, making this a rare opportunity for a capable finance professional to step into a visible and influential role.

The role:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will take full responsibility for the financial management of the organisation, ensuring the business continues to operate from a position of strength.

This is a hands‑on, highly visible role, leading a small team and working closely with senior leaders to drive both operational and commercial performance. The Financial Controller will develop a deep understanding of the business by engaging directly with projects, attending site visits, and supporting tendering processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day‑to‑day management of the small accounts department, ensuring all work is completed accurately, efficiently and safely
• Preparation and presentation of annual budget projections
• Preparation and presentation of monthly financial reports across all departments, including income, expenditure and vessel‑level performance analysis
• Assisting with client presentations, tenders and bid preparation
• Maintaining guidelines and reporting systems
• Supporting the preparation of financial information for external finance applications
• Managing other duties as reasonably required to support the leadership team

Who we’re looking for:

You will be degree‑educated with at least five years’ experience in a small business environment, ideally in a role that has required both operational involvement and strategic oversight.

You will be highly numerate, detail‑oriented and able to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders. Strong communication skills are essential, as the position requires regular interaction with internal teams, external partners and financial institutions.

Experience working in a multi‑currency environment and confidence in managing cash flow would be advantageous.

What’s on offer:

This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist, market‑leading organisation with a rich heritage, a strong balance sheet and a highly passionate leadership team. You will play a central role in shaping the future of the business, gain exposure across all operational and commercial areas, and help drive the next phase of growth.

To find out more, please contact Andrew Ferguson at Vero Recruitment on [e-mail], or apply in confidence using the link below.