Business Controller Land UK

Job Description

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

Our Finance team in the UK is looking for a new colleague to join our dynamic, energetic, and ambitious Controlling team, responsible for the full financial reporting and control cycle for Fugro Land UK.

In this role, you will be responsible for financial control, reporting to the Fugro group, and delivering correct and meaningful financial analysis to the business. Together with the finance team, you will support the development of our internal processes and controls, translate risks and operational events into financial results, and always look to improve company processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the UK, as well as at regional and global levels.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Your Role:

• Drive the month-end closing process (together with the Finance Shared Service Centre), including determination of (project) accruals and provisions, project valuation, review of P&L and Balance Sheet, and analysis of fluctuations compared to forecast.

• Act as a finance business partner who proactively advises management on finance and business topics.

• Focus on monitoring financial processes and support the coordination of project control, cost control, internal cost rate calculations, and improvement and maintenance of internal control of business-related processes.

• Support management reporting, annual budget planning, and monthly forecast processes.

• Coordinate internal and external audit processes and ensure tax compliance and statutory requirements of the company’s permanent establishments.

• Involve in IT system improvements from a business finance perspective (focus on Project-to-Cash process), including recommendations in design, coordination of user acceptance testing, and ensuring business processes are adapted where required.

Your Track Record:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Economics, Accounting, Business Administration).

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounting and Control, preferably with project organisations.

• Demonstrated understanding of IFRS and experience with ERP Systems and Corporate Consolidation Management Systems (Tagetik).

• Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels (finance, business management, operations).

• Enjoy working in a team, with well-developed analytical skills, accuracy, and proactivity.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package, including a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, option for hybrid working, and a subsidised canteen/restaurant.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**