Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant

Permanent

Glasgow

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so businesses can grow, and communities can thrive.

Mines, data centers, sporting events, manufacturing sites – even whole cities – need electricity around the clock. Reliable supplies of energy have never been more critical. That’s why we make sure our customers have power, heating, and air conditioning when, where and for however long they need it.

The purpose of the role:

The Group Financial Accountant will be responsible for the Group month end, quarter end, budget and year ends as well as building working relationships throughout the Group with great exposure to the Chief Financial Officer and Group Finance Director.

This role is part of the Group Finance team based in Glasgow and is key to the delivery of the month end, quarter end, budget and year end numbers. It involves working with colleagues across the global Aggreko Group as well as the Group senior finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Group Month End process:
  • production of Group Management accounts for distribution to Board and Executive Management Team.
  • consolidation of actuals and forecasts.
  • oversight of the accounting for the Group’s funding entities.
  • analytics for CEO, CFO & GFD.
• Work closely with the Head of Group Reporting on the statutory close and quarter end reporting:
  • prepare consolidated accounts and several disclosure notes ensuring compliance with completeness of disclosures.
  • provide analytic information on Group’s performance to support quarterly presentations to external investors.
  • act as main contact with respect to KPMG external audit fieldwork.
• Responsible for consolidating the budget numbers and producing the budget pack to be reviewed by the Group Planning Team.
• Carry out analytical review on monthly numbers and ad hoc analysis as required.
• Provide technical advice on accounting issues under IFRS.
• Implement process improvements and drive efficiencies in reporting.

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with Post qualification experience, preferably within industry.
• Practical experience of consolidation packages (e.g. Hyperion, SAP, COGNOS, Tagetik etc.) from a user perspective.
• Practical experience of foreign currency consolidation preferable.
• Good financial accounting technical knowledge.
• A team player who has the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation and who is challenging but tactful.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Why join Aggreko?

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes, and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:  

Dynamic. Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There is a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other. 

Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly. 

Innovative. We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together. 

Together. We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.  

Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.

Equity, diversity and inclusion at Aggreko

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.