Manta Maritime is an established and distinguished Southampton-based provider of superyacht management and consulting services, serving pre-eminent clients all over the world.
Due to our expansion we are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the financial integrity of our company, as well as evolving the yacht accounting team.
Key responsibilities:Financial reporting & compliance*Oversee all reported financial results, ensuring accuracy and integrity;
*Maintain accounting records in line with current standards and statutory requirements;
*Lead the production of monthly accounts for the managed yachts, including clear written commentary;
*Prepare annual operating budgets for the managed yachts, working in close so-operation with the owner’s offices;
*Prepare quarterly company monthly management accounts;
*Company year-end accounts support and preparation
*Monitor the performance of our banking partners, and continually evaluating if our needs could be better met by others.
Treasury & cashflow management*Manage yachts’ treasury function, including cashflow reporting and forecasting;
*Set and enforce robust procurement controls with the managed yachts.
Leadership & team management*Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development to the yacht accounting team;
*Foster a high-performance culture with clear standards and professional support.
Business partnering *Partner closely with members of the yacht owners’ offices on budgets, financial reporting, purchasing enquiries, and other accounting matters;
*Build and maintain strong relationships with our banking partners;
*Partner with the company’s Directors to support business growth and profitability.
Essential skills & experience*Fully or part qualified accountant (CIMA (preferred) / ACCA / ACA or equivalent), with at least 3 years practical experience;
*Proven experience in a UHNW environment or family office experience;
*Compliance experience (VAT/Payroll);
*Strong IT skills, including Excel and Xero;
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
*Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively;
*Capable of working independently;
*Strong experience working with banking institutions and managing financial facilities;
*Experience coordinating with external accountants and auditors.
Personal attributes*Proactive, organised and reliable;
*Calm, professional and quietly confident with clients;
*Enjoys responsibility and takes ownership of their work;
*Strong with reconciliations, analysis and interpretation of financial information;
*Confident at switching to different client processes accurately and efficiently.
Additional benefits:
*Company pension;
*Private healthcare;
*On-site parking.