Founded in 1987, Dales Marine Services is a cornerstone of Scotland’s maritime industry. With a longstanding history of supporting the offshore and marine sectors, Dales Marine has built a strong reputation as a trusted provider of the full range of dry dock, ship repair, maintenance, steelwork construction and fabrication services.
Headquartered in Aberdeen, Dales Marine operates in five dry docks (Aberdeen, Leith, Greenock, Troon and Grangemouth) providing unrivalled dedicated support to the global marine, aquaculture and offshore energy industries 24/7, 365 days a year. Committed to safety, quality, and efficiency, Dales Marine plays an essential role in supporting Scotland’s offshore operations.
Today, Dales Marine boasts revenues of c£50m and employs 210 people across their three main locations in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. In 2021, the business was bought by H2 Equity Partners which has provided a significant platform for future growth.
The Financial Controller will report to the CFO and work in close partnership with the Finance Director, collaborating, supporting and providing key financial information to the Management Teams of each of the divisions within the Group.
Dales Marine is a fast-paced, high-growth, private equity-backed business and the individual will play a critical role in creating and maintaining a best-in-class finance function. First-class communication skills and an ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders are essential in a multi-site, relationship-led business.
In the initial phases, the appointed individual will be required to take a hands-on approach to learning about the business and reviewing and standardising working processes. As the business continues to grow at pace, it is critical that the Financial Controller can further develop systems, processes and reporting that enable them to support the CFO in delivering value in all areas.
For further information, please review the Position Profile below and contact their retained advisors, Mark Lewis ([email protected]) or Harry Thomson ([email protected]), to arrange a confidential discussion.
