Financial Director

1 week ago


Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd Full time
About the Role

Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd is a pioneering commercial satellite and space communications company, working at the forefront of the UK's growing space sector. We are a rapidly expanding business with assets in the UK, and USA.

We are currently seeking a Financial Controller to develop and strengthen the finance function in line with our future growth ambitions.

The Opportunity
  • Responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, including managing the company's financial planning and overseeing all financial reporting.
  • Oversee all transactions and processing systems, implementing operational best practices and ensuring effective internal controls are in place.
  • Assist in formulating the company's strategy and supporting tactical initiatives, collaborating effectively with colleagues and teams within the business.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and management of the finance team, including outsourced processes, and establish and maintain good relationships with external partners and other stakeholders.
  • Responsible for risk management and mitigation, including evaluating insurance options and choosing suitable ones for the company.
  • Oversee financial due diligence process of acquisitions.
Key Skills and Qualifications
  • Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent).
  • Degree, or relevant professional qualifications, or equivalent ability demonstrated through experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law, accounting standards, and risk management practices.
  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods, proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
  • Proven experience of financial forecasting, analytical mindset, and comfort working with numbers.
  • Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels, and fluent level of both spoken and written English.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary
  • Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical cover
  • Private Dental Cover
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Cover

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that our workplace and employment practices are free from discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of race, gender, married or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, trans status disability, religion or belief, and age. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Goonhilly.

We want to ensure that all applicants have fair and equitable access to our job opportunities. If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please just let us know and we will do our best to support you.

Please note that positions at Goonhilly may be subject to pre-employment checks.


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