Financial Controller

• What we promise 1:
  Creating new horizons, literally
• Organisation:
  Dredging
• Region: UK
• What we ask of you 3:
  Organizational Awareness
• What we ask of you 1:
  Achieving Results
• What we promise 2:
  Plenty of room for personal development
• What we promise 3:
  Access to Boskalis Academy
• What we ask of you 2:
  Business Orientation

Boskalis Westminster Ltd, is the UK subsidiary of the Royal Boskalis Group, a leading global dredging and offshore contractor and maritime services provider. With roots in the Netherlands and operations around the globe, we pride ourselves on innovation, safety, and sustainability, offering challenging careers in the heart of the marine engineering sector.

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Dredging is one of Boskalis’ core activities and has been at the heart of our business for over 100 years. We have delivered major international projects, including land reclamation for Manila International Airport, the development of Pulau Tekong in Singapore, Singapore’s first polder, and the expansion of the Suez Canal. We have also contributed to the creation of new nature areas such as the Marker Wadden.

Within this role, you will be part of our Dredging division, working on projects that protect coastlines, reclaim land and support the development of vital infrastructure.

Our long history reflects the ingenuity, expertise and commitment of our people. By working collaboratively, we continue to deliver complex projects and create lasting impact around the world.

The financial controller assist the Finance Director in the management, control and reporting of the group’s finances and finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and compliance with internal and external requirements.

The role supports budgeting and forecasting, provides financial information and challenge across the business, and contributes to the development of the team and improvement of financial processes

Main Tasks:

• Day to day oversight of the financial control and reporting activities of the Finance Department, including managing and supporting team members.
• Coordinate the preparation of the quarterly reports and assist the Finance Director in preparing financial information for the Board.
• Prepare forecasts of the company’s performance and monitor actual performance against these forecasts.
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget and associated financial reporting.
• Review and monitor the preparation of statutory accounts for the other UK subsidiaries
• Collaborate with the company’s external auditors to ensure an effective year-end audit process.
• Support VAT return preparation and assist the Tax Manager with corporation tax information.
• Maintain effective internal financial controls and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.
• Review foreign exchange cash flow calculations and liase with Group Treasury on hedge requirements as needed.
• Provide guidance, support and training to the finance team.

Required Knowledge and

Experience:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification (i.e. ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Previous experience in Financial Controller or Finance Manager role with responsibility for financial control and reporting.
• Experience of managing and developing staff
• Experience of working to strict reporting deadlines
• Strong experience of preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and coordinating the external audit process
• Sound knowledge of management reporting,…