Financial Controller

Keeler Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore renewable services provider is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and extensive experience in senior finance roles, preferably in engineering or energy sectors. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial insight. Join a forward-thinking organization making a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role, ideally within engineering, construction, or energy sectors.
• Commercially focused with the ability to link financial performance to business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and the production of monthly management accounts.
• Lead on statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and audit requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Keeler Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with Seatrium Offshore Renewable Services Ltd (Seatrium ORS) in the recruitment of a Financial Controller.

With over 55 years of expertise in the offshore energy industry, Seatrium ORS has a long-standing reputation for delivering integrated Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning (EPIC) solutions. Working alongside its parent and sister companies, Seatrium and Seatrium Fixed Platforms (Seatrium FP), the group provides complete in-house capabilities from front-end engineering and fabrication through to installation, maintenance, and long-term operational support across the UK and European renewable markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the senior leadership team and play a key role in driving the continued success of Seatrium ORS.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance & Commercial, the Financial Controller will lead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance, and performance analysis. You will be responsible for developing robust financial controls, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing commercial insight to support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and the production of monthly management accounts.
• Lead on statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Drive process improvements and implement efficient systems and automation.
• Provide financial insight to support business planning and long-term strategy.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role, ideally within engineering, construction, or energy sectors.
• Commercially focused with the ability to link financial performance to business strategy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and integrity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established, forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of the offshore renewable energy sector, offering genuine scope to make a strategic impact.