Finance Manager

Wood Thilsted is designing the global transition to green energy. We’re offshore wind engineering experts, and we want you to join us. Our engineering helps speed the transition towards a greener planet, with the wellbeing of our employees being every bit as vital. People and the planet go hand in hand – we’re in business to look after both. We support projects throughout Asia, North America, and Northern Europe, with continued growth foreseen. There are more than 180 staff, working in the UK, USA, Denmark, Poland, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

As a company, we strive for two things: technical excellence and providing the best overall value to our clients. As a culture, knowledge sharing, mutual trust, and a great social atmosphere is key.

Due to the success and growth of the company, we’re now seeking a Financial Controller to join the finance team. This is a full-time position, and you will be part of our Finance Team reporting directly to the CFO. You will have the opportunity to help grow the business and contribute to the clean energy transition.

About the role:

This is a brand-new Financial Controller opportunity, which will offer you the chance to put your personal stamp on a rapidly growing business, and expand your knowledge, experience, and personal development, in a fast-paced environment. The responsibility of the Financial Controller will be to lead the team responsible for accounting support tasks, ensure the firm meets its financial reporting requirements, regulatory reporting, and provide insight on performance to senior management. You will be helping drive financial performance across a range of areas in a number of different countries.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing a small team, responsible for a wide range of tasks.
• Ownership of the month end processes including all financial ledger postings and balance sheet reconciliation / packs reviews.
• Production of information for the monthly board meetings including commentary and analysis.
• Production of regulatory returns.
• International tax reporting & compliance, across all jurisdictions and all taxes.
• Processing and payment of expense claims
• Processing supplier payments and handling supplier queries.
• Monitoring and providing analysis on project spend.
• Treasury management, including forecasting cash requirements & foreign currency management.
• Preparation of budgets and cashflow forecasts and related management information.
• Production of monthly management accounts and associated information for other departments.
• Production and analysis of overhead cost reporting across the business.
• Assist the group in the preparation of the annual financial statements and annual returns.
• Provide ad hoc assistance on activities across the business, MI requests.
• Lead the external audit programme.

• Projects to enhance the business and ensure stability in a rapid growth environment.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including Private Equity.
• Financial processes, policies and controls for the Group.
• Payroll & Pension control as well as associated benefits.

Do you have what it takes?

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA level) with ideally prior audit experience or practice training.
• Experience in Engineering or design consultancy sector and long-term contract accounting, but is not a requirement.
• Proven track record of achievements

In return, we offer you:

• Competitive salary package, a great pension, health, and life insurance, as well as additional office perks.
• a diverse and inclusive working environment and a positive working culture.
• On-the-job training and access to further learning and development opportunities.
• Flexibility in working hours and locations.

Deadline for applications: 31 May 2023.

Apply: Please apply through Careers where you will have the opportunity to upload a CV and enter your details for consideration. You can read more about us by visiting our website or our Linkedin page for the newest updates.

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