Head of Financial Control

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: UK- London

Description

🚢 Discover OneOcean:

OneOcean is a unified brand born from the integration of OneOcean and Ocean Technologies Group.

Owned by Lloyd’s Register, an organisation with more than 260 years of trust, integrity and leadership at sea, OneOcean combines the agility and ambition of a fast-moving innovator with the strength and stability of one of the world’s most trusted maritime institutions.

At the heart of OneOcean is a portfolio unlike any other in maritime. A comprehensive, integrated portfolio built on years of expertise, trusted by thousands of maritime professionals around the world.

🎯 Our Mission: Our mission is clear. In the race to zero emissions, our research, advisory and technical expertise and industry-firsts are supporting a safe, sustainable maritime energy transition. Today we are a leading provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping our clients design, construct and operate their assets to accepted levels of safety and environmental compliance.

🔍 Why Join OneOcean Crew?

• Legacy & Innovation: We were created more than 260 years ago as the world’s first marine classification society to improve and set standards for the safety of ships.

Global Impact: Our digital solutions are relied upon by more than 30,000 vessels, following the acquisition of OneOcean in 2022 and Ocean Technologies Group in 2024.

Product Offering: Covering five proven product areas - learning, fleet operations, compliance, voyage planning and performance management - supporting its customers from ship to shore, from training and people operations, to voyage compliance and optimisation.

🧭 Navigating the position: Head of Financial Control

The Head of Financial Control at OneOcean is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and robustness of the Group’s financial reporting and control environment across all global entities. This position leads Group consolidations and investor reporting, acting as the technical accounting authority within the business and driving best-in-class financial governance.

As a key leader within the finance function, the Head of Financial Control is responsible for strengthening and documenting the Group’s control environment, reviewing and enhancing internal controls and processes, and partnering with internal auditors to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. The role also drives financial systems optimisation, managing system accountants and leading system and process enhancements to support a dynamic, scaling organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for group consolidation and reporting to investors Covenant Reporting

Review of controls and processes

Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements and investor reporting

Ensure statutory compliance and oversee local financial statement preparation across global entities

Manage relationships with Group and local external auditors, leading the year-end and interim audit processes

Own covenant reporting and external reporting to lenders and other stakeholders Strengthen and document the Group’s financial control environment, partnering with internal audit where required

Review and enhance internal controls, policies, and financial processes

Drive financial systems improvements and oversee system accountants

Maintain robust balance sheet control, including regular review and reconciliation oversight Ensure transfer pricing compliance and documentation across the Group

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS/UK GAAP) with deep consolidation experience
• Proven experience in Group reporting and investor / lender reporting
• Expertise in statutory compliance across multi-jurisdictional entities
• Experience managing external and internal audits

Strong understanding of covenant reporting and debt structures

Transfer pricing knowledge within an international group structure

Treasury awareness, including cash management and forecasting support

Advanced financial systems knowledge and experience driving system improvements

Strong balance sheet control and reconciliation oversight

Demonstrated ability to design, document, and enhance financial control environments

Process improvement mindset with experience in fast-paced, scaling businesses

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance: Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance, 24/7 GP helpline, and perks like cinema nights , coffee treats , Apple watch offers , fitness discounts , and spa indulgences.

BUPA's Cashback: BUPA's Cashback: Get cashback on dental , eyewear , physio , and enjoy thorough BUPA health assessments to keep you in prime sailing condition.

Employee Assistance Programme – from confidential counselling to financial and legal guidance.

Aviva Pensions: Matching pension contribution up to 5%

Life Assurance:Secure 4x your base salary.