Financial Planning and Reporting Accountant

Boskalis; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Boskalis Academy courses

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Boskalis is seeking a Management Reporting Controller in Aberdeen to lead month-end reporting and coordinate budgeting and forecasting across the business. You will partner with the Finance Shared Service Centre to deliver accurate information and drive improvements in the finance function.

The role emphasizes developing finance processes, leveraging ERP and BI tools, and supporting AI-enabled finance initiatives for enhanced efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role in energy sector.
• University level education in Accounting/Finance.
• Professional qualification ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/financial reporting systems experience.
• Experience with Power BI and AI-enabled finance tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end reporting cycle and deliver reporting packs.
• Coordinate budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Consolidate and analyze forecast submissions from stakeholders.
• Support finance systems development and automation initiatives.
• Act as finance contact for reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP

Power BI

Automation tools

Job description

How you can make your mark

Make your mark as Management Reporting Controller at Boskalis Subsea Services in Aberdeen. You will be responsible for the delivery of monthly financial reporting and the coordination of budgeting and forecasting activities across the business.

The role takes ownership of the month-end reporting process, working closely with finance colleagues and the Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) to deliver accurate and high-quality financial information to management and Boskalis Group.

The position also supports the ongoing development of the finance function through process improvement, systems development and finance transformation initiatives

Your responsibilities as a Management Reporting Controller:

The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to;

• Take ownership of the month-end reporting cycle including preparation of reporting deliverables.
• Oversee the preparation of financial results and ensure reporting accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs, analysis and commentary for management and Boskalis Group.
• Coordinate the annual budget cycle and monthly forecasting process.
• Consolidate and analyze forecast submissions from stakeholders.
• Support implementation and ongoing development of finance systems
• Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify and automate finance processes, leveraging digital tools and AI to improve the efficiency, quality and effectiveness of finance processes.
• Act as a key finance contact for reporting, budgeting and forecasting matters.
• Provide support and guidance to finance colleagues.

We offer

You can make your mark as a Management and Reporting Controller if you have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience (in a similar role) working in an energy sector environment.
• Educated to University level (Accounting and/or Finance).
• Industry professional Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
• Excellent analytical and variance analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel capability in addition to experience using ERP and financial reporting/consolidation systems.
• Strong systems aptitude and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with Shared Services environments (desirable).
• Working knowledge of Power BI, automation tolls or AI-enabled finance applications (desirable).

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions:Besides a competitive salary, you will be part of a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organization: Through networking and knowledge-sharing sessions, events, and employee communities.

Extra information

• Your team:you will report to the Financial Controller.
• Where you will work: You will work in our Aberdeen office.
• Full/part- time job: The position of Management Reporting Controllerbe full-time, 35 hours per week.

About Boskalis

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

In your job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Interested?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Management Reporting Controller.