UTEC, Acteon's Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimise designs, save time and maximise your project's economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers' decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers. We are looking to source a Financial Analyst on a full time, permanent basis. Based at our facility in Aberdeen, the main purpose of this role is to manage all aspects of the accounting and financial functions. Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate with FC / Group Finance and COE to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely reporting Review results, challenge figures, and provide variance commentaries where appropriate Prepare financial reports and dashboards for management (local MPR)/ Track business performance through KPIs / Support management with data-driven insights Coordinate new customer and supplier induction Coordinate with (and sometimes manage) project controllers Support the BL FCs and act as a delegate in their absence Coordinate with Treasury to manage cash flow and liquidity, ensuring financial stability (13-week cashflow forecast, approval of bank payments) Assist BL with review and update of forecast and assist with upload of monthly 18 month rolling forecast Analysing costs and identifying areas for improvement / Monitoring operational expenses and ensuring cost efficiency. Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the balance sheet through attending reconciliation reviews with the COE and support to resolving discrepancies Provide support to Group Finance and Centres of Excellence as required to ensure financial statements are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time Assist in the annual audit processes Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function Support systems implementations and upgrades, help roll out with business Assist with collating information to support supplier payment runs Requirements: Degree in Accounting or equivalent finance degree essential Part Qualified or Qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA or equivalent essential At least 3 years of experience in a similar role Excellent Excel skills and experience of ERP and financial reporting software Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision Ability to work independently, strong sense of personal accountability and self-motivation as well as collaboratively within a team Ability to manage multiple and fast-track priorities with a proactive and positive attitude Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across a geographically and culturally diverse organisation