Financial Controller

Job Opportunity: Financial Controller Are you ready to take your career to the next level and lead financial operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented and visionary Financial Controller to support the strategic and operational success of a leading Aerospace business located in Prestwick, Scotland.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in driving accounting compliance, financial reporting excellence, and streamlined processes-all while leading a team and making a lasting impact on the business.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of Accounting Functions: Oversee critical accounting cycles, including inventory management, revenue recognition, receivables/payables, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and banking functions.
• Treasurer of Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to IFRS and US GAAP, deliver competitive financial processes, and elevate accounting service standards.
• Statutory Reporting Leadership: Manage regulatory filings with precision and oversee seamless coordination of external audits for statutory financial statements.
• Champion of Internal Controls: Lead initiatives to ensure compliance with local regulations and internal policies, and maintain oversight to ensure integrity and accuracy in reconciling financial accounts.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead timely closing processes, collaborating across remote and onsite teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Financial Strategy Partner: Engage with commercial and operations teams to tackle normal and complex transactions, applying accounting policies to support strategic business decisions.
• Standard Operating Pioneer: Create and refine internal procedures for accounting processes, ensuring clear documentation and smooth execution.
• Team Leader & Motivator: Manage and coach a team of two direct reports, inspiring them to achieve their professional goals while delivering impactful results.
• Collaborative Business Partner: Foster dynamic collaboration across departments-including engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality assurance, and supply chain-to align financial strategies with business operations.

What We're Looking For:

• Essentials: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field, alongside strong progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Analytical Powerhouse: Exceptional skills to navigate complex financial data, provide actionable insights, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• ERP Knowledge: Experience working with systems such as SAP, Oracle, and HFM.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills to Shine:

• knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP principles.
• Audit background with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced technical skills within Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proven ability to lead teams, juggle priorities, and execute with excellence in dynamic environments.
• Adaptability to change and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Why This Role?

You'll be at the core of an essential facility, driving financial strategy, accountability, and operations. This is more than a job it's an opportunity to take ownership, influence business outcomes, develop professionally, and make your mark within an evolving and challenging industry.

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