Financial Controller

THE OPPORTUNITY – FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Location:

Aberdeen

Duration: 2‑year contract

Contract Type: PAYE

Day Rate: TBC – Please provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation.

Hybrid working arrangement: 4 days in office required – compulsory (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and one optional day (Monday or Friday).

• Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop the accounting team, driving performance and capability.
  • Provide financial insight and updates to the Audit Committee to support decision‑making.
  • Oversee delivery of financial accounting, ensuring accurate application of accounting standards and policies.
  • Ensure full compliance with legislation, agreements, and company standards.
• Financial Close & Reporting
  • Oversee the month‑end, half‑year and year‑end close process, including:
    Joint Venture (JV) accounting, A/R and consolidation.
  • Integrity reviews with stakeholders.
  • Delivery of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting.
  • Completion of monthly financial controls.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across all areas.
• Audit & Statutory Reporting
  • Own all statutory and regulatory reporting, including audit coordination and shareholder reporting.
  • Deliver all financial accounting, including judgments and application of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
  • Ensure balance sheet integrity and high‑quality financial reporting.
  • Provide financial reporting to shareholders under IFRS and German GAAP.
  • Oversee and coordinate statutory audits, half‑year and year‑end judgment papers, and audit issue logs.
  • Review statutory accounts.
  • Support the Group Annual Report process, including tax disclosure coordination.
• Working Capital & Tax
  • Manage and optimise working capital including inventory, JV billings, accounts receivable/payable.
  • Ensure proper G&A allocation following international tax regulations and JV agreements.
  • Support tax compliance, planning, and monthly tax entries.
• Consolidation & Legal Entity Management
  • Oversee consolidation of financials, including intercompany and investment eliminations.
  • Manage statutory playback to align SAP data with statutory accounts.
  • Support IFRS
    16 accounting and ERP+BPC reconciliation for system alignment.
• Financial Controls & Governance
  • Ensure a robust financial controls framework aligned with shareholder requirements is managed and maintained.
  • Ensure balance sheet integrity, financial controls, and data governance through adherence to the company’s control framework.
• Financial Systems & Data Management
  • Own financial data governance and ensure integrity of financial information.
  • Drive continuous improvement in controls, focusing on efficiency and risk‑based approaches.
  • Oversee SAP master data governance and improvements (e.g. WBS, cost centres, hierarchies).
  • Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system changes.
  • Ensure systems effectively support financial reporting and business needs.
  • Apply and manage the Spirit Energy Delegation of Authority (DOA) and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) frameworks.
  • Provide financial expertise and updates to the Audit Committee.
  • Interface with shareholder teams and support corporate accounting teams.
  • Maintain effective communication and coordination with external auditors (e.g., Deloitte).
  • Deputise for the Finance Director.
• Other responsibilities
  • Provide financial expertise and updates to the Audit Committee.
  • Interface with shareholder teams and support corporate accounting teams.
  • Maintain effective communication and coordination with external auditors (e.g., Deloitte).
  • Deputise for the Finance Director.

• Strong JV, financial and technical accounting skills & knowledge.
• Commercial acumen.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Significant experience in a senior accounting role in upstream Oil & Gas or a related industry.
• Track record of managing and driving business control within an E&P company.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA) and Relevant University degree.

Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.