Regional Finance Director
Posted 5 days ago by ABL Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Regional Finance Director (RFD) at ABL Group is a fixed-term role for 9 months, focused on leading finance operations across the UK in a global energy and marine consultancy. The position involves overseeing financial accounting, reporting, and compliance, while collaborating with senior management to ensure financial excellence. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact within a dynamic business environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in financial control, particularly within the offshore industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the regional accounting system, including project accounting and reporting.
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
- Manage timesheets, WIP, UBR, and OOP payments.
- Process regional payroll and employee payments in support of HR.
- Ensure the integrity of financial records and systems across the region.
- Support budgeting, re-forecasting, analysis, and weekly cash flow reporting.
- Develop and apply standard costing methodologies for tenders and projects.
- Supervise and coordinate regional finance staff, ensuring robust internal controls and training.
- Contribute to functional development and groupwide financial solutions.
- Implement best practices and standardized procedures across the region.
- Manage inter-company balances and support legal entity reorganization.
- Lead year-end statutory accounts, audits, and tax filings.
- Support new office setups and other finance-related tasks as required.
Key Skills:
- Degree-qualified and a member of a recognized professional accounting body.
- 5–10 years’ experience in a medium practice environment.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting standards.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
- High computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and internet tools.
- Proven experience in financial control across a group of companies.
- Background in the offshore industry is highly desirable.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Regional Finance Director (RFD) UK - fixed term for 9 months
At ABL Group, we are a global leader in energy and marine consultancy, working across renewables, maritime, and oil & gas sectors to de-risk and drive the energy transition. With over 300 locations worldwide, we offer the deepest pool of expertise across marine and engineering disciplines. We are looking for a Regional Finance Director on a 9-month fixed-term contract to lead our finance operations across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact in a dynamic, global business
About The Role
As Regional Finance Director , you will lead financial accounting, reporting, and controlling activities across the UK Region. You’ll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Group Controller, and Regional Managing Director, ensuring financial excellence and compliance across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the regional accounting system, including project accounting and reporting.
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
- Manage timesheets, WIP, UBR, and OOP payments.
- Process regional payroll and employee payments in support of HR.
- Ensure the integrity of financial records and systems across the region.
- Support budgeting, re-forecasting, analysis, and weekly cash flow reporting.
- Develop and apply standard costing methodologies for tenders and projects.
- Supervise and coordinate regional finance staff, ensuring robust internal controls and training.
- Contribute to functional development and groupwide financial solutions.
- Implement best practices and standardized procedures across the region.
- Manage inter-company balances and support legal entity reorganization.
- Lead year-end statutory accounts, audits, and tax filings.
- Support new office setups and other finance-related tasks as required.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree-qualified and a member of a recognized professional accounting body. 5–10 years’ experience in a medium practice environment. Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting standards. Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software. High computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and internet tools. Proven experience in financial control across a group of companies. Background in the offshore industry is highly desirable.
Desirable
Experience in the offshore industry
Background in financial control across a group of companies
Why Join Us?
At ABL Group, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation and impact. This role offers:
- A strategic leadership position in a global organization.
- Opportunities for professional growth and cross-regional collaboration.
- A chance to shape the financial future of a key region.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Further Information
The deadline for applications is 18th July 2025
You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
You can learn more about our team and what we do here:
We will be conducting interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.
For your application to be taken into consideration, please be advised that you must submit your application via the link provided on this page.
We look forward to receiving your application.