Financial Controller - St Mary's Bay, United Kingdom - Harland & Wolff

Description

Job Summary:

Harland & Wolff, a fast growing shipping and marine engineering business, is looking for an experienced Financial Controller with responsibility for its Marine Services and Isles of Scilly (IOS) Ferry business.

As part of its five-market, six-service business growth strategy, Harland & Wolff recently commenced its marine services offering under Harland & Wolff (Marine Services) Ltd. (HWMS), HWMS will be focussed on growing and maturing its UK and Europe-wide sea freight, towage and workboat charter offering to its clients in addition to dealing with internal movement of structures and parts between the Group's yards and client facilities. This new business is expected to grow significantly and provide even greater options across the South-West region, the Isles of Scilly, with the aspiration to have a UK-wide and international presence in due course.

Scilly Ferries, a division of Harland & Wolff Group, is a new ferry service launching in Spring 2024 operating between Penzance and St Mary's on the Isles of Scilly. Initially in early in 2024 Atlantic Wolff; a modern and comfortable catamaran will be sailing up to twice-a-day, it will operate to and from St Mary's. HWMS will be the exclusive freight and logistics partner for Scilly Ferries.

This role will be a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys the challenges of a start-up, working with colleagues across functions to drive the business forward and who would like to be part of building and strengthening the department as the business scales.

The Group has recently implemented a matrix structure with the HWMS & IOS Controller reporting functionally to the Director of Group Finance and operationally to two General Managers (Marine Services and IOS). This role has one direct report, an Accounts Payable Analyst.

Area of Work

Key Responsibilities for role

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of HWMS & Scilly Ferries, including financial reporting; cash flow management; financial planning and analysis; risk management. Providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management to drive growth, improve operational efficiencies and maximise profitability.

• Financial Reporting: Coordinate timely and accurate financial reporting including monthly financial statements, management reports, Board packs, and statutory accounts, ensuring maintenance of supporting reconciliations.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage and monitor cash flow, including forecasting cash flow requirements and liaising with the Group Treasury Manager to ensure sufficient liquidity, timely payment of debts and debt collection.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Coordinate and produce budget and financial forecasts in line with Group requirements, including reporting any variances.
• Audit and Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements, and managing external audit processes for the site.
• Taxation: Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, managing the tax planning and reporting processes for the site.
• Processes and Procedures: Working closely with the Business, ERP Team and Financial Controllers across the Group to ensure harmonisation of procedures, systems improvements and other ad-hoc projects.
• Management of Staff: Supervising and managing direct report

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

In addition to your financial responsibilities, you would also be expected to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. You would need to be able to effectively collaborate with other departments within HWMS and Scilly Ferries and across the Harland and Wolff Group. Given the importance of the role, we require the successful candidate to be:

Essential:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or similar)
• 3+ years in a similar role within marine services, ferry service or manufacturing
• 5+ years of management experience & post qualification experience
• Excellent understanding of accounting processes and the need for appropriate controls in place.
• Proficient in the use of Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable:

• 5+ years' experience post qualification within marine services, ferry service or manufacturing
• Experience of working with a ERP system, preferably IFS

Key Interpersonal/Behavioral Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Show flexibility in working arrangements to ensure that a high level of service is delivered.
• Self-motivated with a desire to deliver results.
• Have a positive and focused attitude when dealing with colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills.
  
  

The Package:

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 33days holiday (pro rata)
• Life Assurance
• L&D opportunities

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