Financial Controller

As part of the Sercel Group, Sercel Concept is a world leading provider of software systems and services.

For over 40 years, our teams have been committed to delivering innovative, client-driven solutions. Our dedication to continuous development ensures that our customers not only have access to, but also help define the latest advances in technology.

In addition to providing solutions to optimise the data quality, operational efficiency, and transparency of offshore and onshore operations in the energy sector, Sercel Concept has a portfolio of innovative software and services for the marine industry, including ports and logistics. 

Job Summary

We are looking for a Financial Controller, who, as a qualified accountant will lead an experienced finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Director (FD).

This role oversees all accounting functions in the business, ensuring that all accounting records are appropriately kept and that every reported result complies with accounting standards and legislation. This is a key role to support the business, working with managers across all departments to ensure that department and wider business goals are achieved.

Duties include working with the FD in helping coordinate and manage the preparation of budget and financial forecasts, preparing monthly statements and other regular financial reports, whilst contributing towards the maintenance of a robust control environment and being the prime contact for external auditors.

About the Team

Concept’s finance team is a small but highly experienced group of 5 based in Edinburgh. The finance team’s function encompasses the processes of organising, directing, and overseeing Concept’s financial activities. This role is responsible for leading a team of 3 covering a full range of accounting activities.

The team works together to maintain Concept’s finance function to maintain, record and provide the crucial  financial information the business requires to operate effectively and efficiently and also help to support business planning and decision-making. This function also focuses on cash flow management and reporting, managing working capital to ensure operational liquidity.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely and accurate accounting close process each month, quarter and year end, tracking, reporting, and analysing budget variances.
• Preparing accurate financial statements including month-end reports for management, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Working with managers from across the business to provide support and ensure that business and financial goals are achieved.
• Maintaining a strong control environment, recommending improvements if necessary.
• Controlling the intercompany process liaising with other entities to ensure accounts balance.
• Financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and internal control in collaboration with the Finance Director.
• Providing accurate financial reports to management.
• Managing the AP, AR and payroll functions.
• Ensuring compliance with government regulations.
• Working with the auditors (internal and external) in the performance of their duties.
• Working with the Finance Director in the preparation of the statutory accounts and the  calculation and preparation of corporate tax related matters
• Recommending changes in policies or procedures that will improve financial performance.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Degree educated finance professional.
• Professionally qualified accountant (ICAS, CIMA, ACCA etc).
• 7+ years professional experience in business.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced excel knowledge and ERP experience.
• UK GAAP / IFRS knowledge.
• A good understanding of UK corporate tax, UK VAT, UK income tax, etc.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self motivated with a flexible attitude.
• Good stakeholder liaison and management ability.
• Excellent team worker.

Preferred:

• Prior people management experience.
• Experience of the implementation of new systems and design of related processes and procedures around these.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet critical deadlines.
• Prior experience in a software development or engineering environment.
• Experience working in a global business.

Why join us?

• Annual Bonus Plan: Target bonus of 6% of annual salary, based on performance.
• Generous Leave: 33 days of annual leave, including a flexible bank holiday swap programme. Additional leave earned for offshore work, plus other generous leave entitlements.
• Pension Scheme: Salary sacrifice pension with a 6% employer contribution.
• Sick Pay: Generous full pay during periods of certified sick leave.
• Income Protection Insurance: Provides 50% of salary for long-term absences (over 6 months), continuing until the employee is fit to return or reaches the age of 65.
• Life Insurance: Coverage equal to 4 times your annual salary.
• Sustainable Transport Benefits: Access to both an Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive private healthcare coverage (please note, this is separate from the Viridien group-wide scheme).
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support as part of our broader Wellbeing Strategy, including mental health resources and guidance.

Why work with us?