Want a role where you know exactly where it can take you? This opportunity offers a clear path from Senior Management Accountant to Financial Controller.

This is a progressive opportunity for a Management Accountant or Finance Manager who wants to step up into a Financial Controller role in the near future.

You'll be joining a specialist engineering business operating within the subsea and offshore sector, supporting complex, project-led work across a global client base. The business has built a strong reputation in its field and continues to grow, creating the need for a more robust and forward-thinking finance function.

This is a critical hire for the team. You'll play a key role in strengthening and supporting finance from day one. Reporting to the Head of Finance, a supportive and collaborative leader who has recently joined the business, you'll also work closely with the Finance Director, giving you excellent exposure to senior leadership.

What you'll be doing

Owning the month-end process and producing full management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, including group consolidation) Supporting weekly and monthly project reporting, working closely with operational teams Preparing and submitting VAT returns Leading on audit preparation and liaising with external auditors Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management Improving processes, controls and systems as the finance function evolves Supporting the day-to-day running of finance, including mentoring junior staff Providing analysis and insight to support decision making and long-term planningWhat you'll need

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified Proven experience owning month-end end-to-end A hands-on approach Strong Excel and systems skills (Business Central desirable but ot essentail) Experience working in a project environment (desirable but not essential) The confidence to support and influence across the businessWhat's in it for you

Clear and genuine progression to Financial Controller A high-impact role with real ownership from day one Direct exposure to senior leadership The opportunity to shape processes, systems and the wider finance function Hybrid and flexible working to support work-life balance A growing business with strong momentum **Salary banding £(phone number removed) per annum depending on experience