Business Controller (Marine and Offshore)

Business Controller (Marine and Offshore) (M19389)

Job Purpose

Deliver financial analysis and advice to ensure operational compliance with regulations and consistently high accounting and reporting standards.
Identify financial risks early and anticipate trends, enabling proactive actions to safeguard and enhance performance.
Lead budget consolidation and serve as the “economic conscience” of the business, ensuring all decisions are financially sound.
Partner with General and Business Management to advance business objectives and support strategic decision-making.

Functional Competencies

Overseeing financial reporting and analysis

Ensure the business meets monthly Management Reporting requirements by collecting key data across: People (Functions, FTE), Performance (Revenue to OP, Billing, Cost base, OCF-CIDS), and Portfolio (Sales, Pipeline, Revenue, Country and Product codes).
Supervise the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Management.
Analyse financial data and produce insightful reports for management.
Identify trends and variances, offering actionable recommendations for improvement.

Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations

Ensure all financial operations comply with Group Principles, Accounting Standards, and accurate booking of financial inputs/outputs in the General Ledger.
Work with SSC staff to align operations with Accounting Standards and Tax Requirements.
Maintain adherence to all relevant accounting standards and regulations.
Keep up to date with changes in financial regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors for annual audits and ensure all audit requirements are met.

Managing budgeting and forecasting processes

Lead the annual budgeting process.
Monitor net Accounts Receivable activities, supporting Business Unit Managers to accurately capture ITBI and WIP, and use operational processes to limit the risk of Bad Debt and Credit Notes.
Provide regular budget vs. actual analysis and explain variances.

Providing financial insights to support decision-making

Support the business with analysis to inform decisions on salaries, contribution plans, defined benefits, and bonus payments.
Work with the business and management team to ensure leases and assets are managed and recorded correctly, upholding Group Rules and Accounting procedures throughout the asset lifecycle.
Deliver timely analysis and advice to Business Management on financial operations.
Collaborate with department heads to offer financial guidance for strategic initiatives.
Conduct financial feasibility studies for new projects or investments.
Prepare and present financial reports to management to aid decision-making.

Implementing and maintaining internal financial controls

Implement and maintain robust internal financial control systems.
Ensure business operations comply with financial requirements within the Group Approval Matrix.
Ensure adherence to the Code of Ethics and related documentation.
Regularly review and update financial policies and procedures.
Identify and mitigate financial risks.

Other Responsibilities

Consolidate financial results, costs, and analyse complex operational KPIs.
Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function.
Assist with ad hoc projects within the Area.

Requirements

ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualified or equivalent preferred.
At least 8 years of accounting and/or financial planning and analysis experience in a similar or other industries.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
Strong communication and leadership abilities.