Company Overview

Gibb Group is the industry’s leading provider of PPE and MRO products and services as well as one of the energy sector’s most experienced, qualified suppliers. Available globally, our extensive product range is backed by in-house expertise that adds value and ensures our clients’ Offshore teams and assets are protected at all times.

Discover more at www.gibbgroupltd.com

Gibb is part of Clarksons – the world’s leading provider of integrated maritime services including broking, finance, port services and research. Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping and has an unrivaled reach, expertise, and depth of experience. Clarksons partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.

To understand more about Clarksons, visit us at www.clarksons.com

Role Summary

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller role offers an exciting opportunity to join the senior management team of this fast-growing internationally focused business. Besides responsibilities for management accounts, corporate reporting and financial analysis, the role also offers the opportunity to manage a small team and take on responsibilities for a range of important operational activities. There are excellent career opportunities, including progression to Finance Director.

What you’ll be doing

Management of all financial matters across the global Gibb business.
Overseeing financial and reporting cycle of the business and ensuring timelines are adhered to, including month end close, internal reporting, audit, statutory accounts.
Producing divisional management accounts monitoring business performance, reporting key variances and KPIs.
Working closely with other areas of the business, including sales operations, credit control, procurement, and KYC.
Supporting management with the preparation of budget and financial forecasts, contributing to the broader business plan.
Lead on year end audit for the Gibb business, reporting up to Clarkson Port Services (immediate parent) and Group Finance as required.
Manage the integration of new acquisitions as required, ensuring the Group control environment is embedded within new business acquisitions.
Responsibility for managing the day to day tax affairs of the Gibb business, reporting into immediate parent and Group tax as required on all tax matters.
Business partnering with senior leadership team to provide financial input on ad-hoc projects.
Supporting continuous improvement, documentation, and development of internal systems.
Implementing and integrating financial systems with global business partners and new ventures.
Reporting on working capital globally including inventory management.
Cashflow forecasting.
Management of a financial team.
Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Other requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
Strong academic track record, ideally with a 2:1 or above degree
Experience within an international business
Experience managing a team preferable but not essential
A keen interest in the global economy
Retail and distribution background desirable
Good IT skills, experience with accounting systems advantageous
Experience of working with ERP system

Through a connected network

Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping, helping clients make smarter decisions at every stage of the shipping lifecycle. Our global presence, depth of relationships and total service offering are underpinned by research, enabled by technology and implemented by the best people.

Pioneering advice for the world’s leading businesses

Anticipating change, rather than keeping pace with the market, has earned us our place at the heart of global shipping. It’s what has allowed us to help clients successfully navigate stock market crashes, wars and a pandemic.

Dedicated to excellence, our specialists come together from across the business, combining their expertise to find new strategies for success. Strategies that work seamlessly to deliver the results you’re looking for, no matter the challenge.

Partnering with our clients, we’re developing progressive solutions that support the evolution of the industry. Together, we can help your business go further, faster, while also bringing about lasting, sustainable change that helps build a brighter future for us all.

In 2024, shipping has had to rise to the challenge of increasing disruption and complexity

The drive to emission reduction has created a need for fuelling transition; new advanced technology has enabled enhanced risk management, improved efficiency and data-led decision-making; and geo-political shifts and climate change have created focus on energy and food security irrespective of changing trade flows and other disruptions. But navigating change and complexity is what we do best.