Boskalis
Financial Controller

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Company Description
Boskalis Westminster Ltd, is the UK subsidiary of the Royal Boskalis Group, a leading global dredging and offshore contractor and maritime services provider. With roots in the Netherlands and operations around the globe, we pride ourselves on innovation, safety, and sustainability, offering challenging careers in the heart of the marine engineering sector.
Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. Dredging is one of Boskalis’ core activities and has been at the heart of our business for over 100 years. We have delivered major international projects, including land reclamation for Manila International Airport, the development of Pulau Tekong in Singapore, Singapore’s first polder, and the expansion of the Suez Canal. We have also contributed to the creation of new nature areas such as the Marker Wadden.
Within this role, you will be part of our Dredging division, working on projects that protect coastlines, reclaim land and support the development of vital infrastructure.
Our long history reflects the ingenuity, expertise and commitment of our people. By working collaboratively, we continue to deliver complex projects and create lasting impact around the world.
Job Description
Make your mark as Financial Controller at Boskalis!
The Financial Controller assists the Finance Director in the management, control and reporting of the group’s finances and finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and compliance with internal and external requirements.
The role supports budgeting and forecasting, provides financial information and challenge across the business, and contributes to the development of the team and improvement of financial processes.
Main Tasks:
- Day to day oversight of the financial control and reporting activities of the Finance Department, including managing and supporting team members.
- Coordinate the preparation of the quarterly reports and assist the Finance Director in preparing financial information for the Board.
- Prepare forecasts of the company’s performance and monitor actual performance against these forecasts.
- Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget and associated financial reporting.
- Review and monitor the preparation of statutory accounts for the other UK subsidiaries.
- Collaborate with the company’s external auditors to ensure an effective year-end audit process.
- Support VAT return preparation and assist the Tax Manager with corporation tax information.
- Maintain effective internal financial controls and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.
- Review foreign exchange cash flow calculations and liaise with Group Treasury on hedge requirements as needed.
- Provide guidance, support and training to the finance team.
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Qualifications
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Essential
- Hold a relevant professional qualification (i.e. ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Previous experience in Financial Controller or Finance Manager role with responsibility for financial control and reporting.
- Experience of managing and developing staff.
- Experience of working to strict reporting deadlines.
- Strong experience of preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and coordinating the external audit process.
- Sound knowledge of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
- Knowledge of taxes (including corporation tax and VAT).
- Understanding of treasury / hedging concepts and FX risk.
- Experience of maintaining effective internal financial controls.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to review and challenge financial information.
- Strong Excel skills and ideally previous experience of an ERP accounting system.
- Experience of multi-company, project based or internationally owned group would be advantageous.
Additional Information
What you can expect:
- A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
- Rewarding conditions: As well as offering a competitive salary we give industry leading benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a full-time contract), a generous pension package, with the opportunity to add flexible benefits. Conveniently located office with a friendly, supportive team.
- Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realise your full potential with training and development through our Boskalis Academy.


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Extra Information
Your team: Reporting to the Finance Director in the Finance Business Unit.
Where you will work: You will be working at the Westminster House in Fareham, Hampshire, UK. Whilst the role is based in Fareham, we offer up to 2 days a week hybrid working.
Full/part-time job: The position of Financial Controller is a full-time job - 37.5 hours a week.
Permanent/Fixed Term: This is a permanent position.
Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online and in person at our Fareham office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.
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Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online and in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.
We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please note that the position may be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.
Department
Dredging operations
Level of experience
Professional
What we promise
- Creating new horizons, literally
- Plenty of room for personal development
- Access to Boskalis Academy
What we ask of you
- Organizational Awareness
- Achieving Results
- Business Orientation
Disciplines
Finance
Organisation
Dredging
Region
UK
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