About the Company
James Fisher Defence is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.
JFD – part of a Global James Fisher Group
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.
Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.
- Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
- The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
- Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.
Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join the JFD Finance Team and play a key role in the financial and management reporting. This role will be focused on financial performance improvements across the business and will also report financial information to internal and external stakeholders in various locations such as UK, Sweden, America and more!
You will manage a team of 3 Management Accountants and will report directly into the Financial Controller.
The role is based in our Inchinnan office and we offer hybrid working (3 days working from the office, 2 days working from home).
Principle Accountabilities
- Managing the month end reporting process and reporting financial results in accordance with Group timescales.
- Assist the business in preparing and providing accurate cost and revenue forecasts and budget information to stakeholders.
- Enforce and assist in monitoring the internal financial controls across the business.
- Continuous development and improvement across the various finance processes.
- Lead the external audit requirements at interim and year end.
- Manage and prepare where required, the external compliance reporting covering tax and regulatory reporting.
- Manage the payroll submission process to allow sufficient review time and to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
- Assisting in frequent ad hoc tasks from various of the business both within JFD and also across the Group.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience managing and leading a team.
- Experience in a similar role, ideally within the Manufacturing/Engineering industry.
- Fully qualified chartered accountant.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
- Natural problem solver.
- Hands on and flexible approach.
What's on offer
- Competitive salary
- 26 days holidays plus Christmas, Boxing Day, 1st and 2nd January
- Company pension
- Cycle to work
- Private Medical Insurance
- Early Finish on Fridays
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Great culture
If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!
You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube
Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here
Please note this role may require UK Security Clearance (SC).