Job Description Financial Controller Up to £80,000 Cardiff (Hybrid) The Role Following a period of significant international growth, our engineering client is seeking a hands-on, commercially-minded Financial Controller. The successful candidate will lead BAU financial operations during a period of intense expansion into new markets. Key Responsibilities Strategic Reporting: Prepare and present monthly management accounts, board packs, and KPIs for the board. Post-Investment Integration: Implement robust financial controls and standardized reporting across all global subsidiaries. Project Accounting: Oversee the financial performance of high-value technical projects, including margin analysis on scrubber installations and asset life-extension contracts. Cash Flow & Treasury: Manage global liquidity and multi-currency transactions, ensuring the group’s capital is optimized for current project backlogs. Audit & Compliance: Lead the year-end audit process and ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. System Optimization: Lead the upgrade of financial ERP systems to ensure seamless integration between the Cardiff HQ and international sites. Leadership: Direct line-management of the finance team (Accounting, Reporting, AP, AR and Payroll) Technical Requirements & Qualifications Certification: Fully qualified (ACCA/ACA) with 3 year' post-qualification experience (PQE). Industry Experience: Proven background in engineering, construction, or heavy industrial services. Experience with long-term contract accounting (IFRS 15) is desirable. IT Literacy: Advanced Excel skills are mandatory. Experience with Microsoft Business Central/Dynamics is desirable. Stakeholder Management: Experience working within a multi-entity, multi-currency group, and/or on capital intensive projects, is desirable. What We Offer Growth: Opportunity to develop the finance function as the group's global footprint expands, working closely with the executive team/board. Rewards: Highly competitive package. Location: Based in our modern Cardiff HQ (Hybrid) LI-TM1