FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Petroleum Experts; East Clandon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering software company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance team. The role involves oversight of financial processes, tax compliance, and supports in preparing budgets and forecasts. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of accounting experience, a recognised qualification, and strong Excel skills. This position offers professional growth and a competitive compensation package within an expanding organization.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Excellent pension matching up to 10%

Private health and dental insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years qualified in accounting.
• Experience across month-end close processes and reporting.
• Ability to manage multi-currency transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Ownership of the month-end close process.
• Prepare and submit tax returns, including VAT.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Proactive hands-on approach

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA)

Degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline

Job description

PE Limited is a market leader in integrated engineering software solutions, delivering state-of-the-art modelling and optimisation products, primarily to the global oil and gas, mining and renewable industries. Our cutting-edge tools support critical decision-making for all of the world\'s leading energy companies by integrating complex data into powerful, easy-to-use models.

Established in 1990, we have grown into a hugely successful business with more than 450 clients across the world, ranging from small consultancies to major multinational corporations. Our expansion led us to relocating our UK Headquarters from Edinburgh to Guildford in 2025, with further growth anticipated internationally.

With ambitious plans to expand into new industry sectors, this is an exciting time to join us as we grow our brand presence and broaden our impact across the energy landscape.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Controller to join our finance team, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. This role offers a clear pathway for progression, with the intention of stepping into the Group Financial Controller position in due course. It is a hands-on role with broad responsibilities, ideal for a proactive individual looking to grow within a forward-thinking expanding organisation.

Key Responsibilities

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring the finance team, including oversight of an overseas subsidiary\'s finance function.
• Taking ownership of the month-end close process and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Preparing and submitting tax returns, including VAT and Corporation Tax, and other non-UK tax returns.
• Consolidating group accounts and managing multi-currency transactions.
• Leading the year-end audit cycle, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of consolidated statutory accounts under FRS 102.
• Ensuring adherence to financial controls and compliance.
• Overseeing payroll and pension scheme administration.
• Managing treasury operations, including liquidity management and banking relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with international tax regulations related to cross-border sales.
• Supporting wider business functions, including Contracts and Licensing where appropriate.
• Performing a variety of ad hoc financial and operational tasks as required.
• Contributing to adding value for finance teams function to the wider business.
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA). 5+ years qualified.
• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, accuracy and experience across the listed responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A desire to grow professionally and take on increasing responsibility within the finance function.

Package

Within a comprehensive package we also offer an annual performance bonus, an excellent pension to which the company will match up to 10% of all employee contributions, private health and dental insurance, and other benefits.