Regional Finance Manager (FTC)

Ashtead Technology are looking for a Regional Finance Manager to join our  team in Westhill. Working closely with the Regional Manager, you'll play a key part in commercial and financial decision-making, providing robust analysis and helping deliver outstanding business performance.

This position combines financial management, business partnering, reporting, forecasting, and operational support within a fast-paced environment.

This is a 4-month fixed-term contract position. We also have a permanent Regional Finance Manager opportunity available for candidates seeking a long-term role. If you are interested in the permanent position, please see the separate application here.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partnering with regional leadership to provide financial and commercial insight that supports decision-making, drives performance, and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and financial performance reviews, providing clear analysis and commentary to key stakeholders.
• Managing regional cash flow and working capital performance, including debtor management, payment approvals, inventory controls, and capital expenditure reporting.
• Supporting commercial activity through financial input into bids, tenders, business cases, and investment decisions.
• Ensuring robust financial governance through balance sheet reconciliations, statutory reporting support, payroll review, and compliance with tax and audit requirements.
• Building strong relationships with operational teams, group finance, and external advisors to support the delivery of regional and group objectives.
• Undertaking ad hoc analysis and projects to support the Regional Manager, Group Finance Director, and wider business as required.

What experience you'll bring:

• Degree qualified, professionally qualified, or qualified by relevant finance experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, professional approach to your work.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide meaningful insights.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, addiional knowledge of NetSuite would be beneficial 
• Experience of working within a commercially focused finance environment and partnering with operational stakeholders.

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we can offer:

• A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed.
• A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members.