Financial Controller

MAC Recruit Group Ltd; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist commercial firm is seeking a Financial Controller who will manage financial operations and actively contribute to strategic growth. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a proactive mindset and the ability to work with senior stakeholders. This is a full-time, office-based role offering a competitive salary, annual bonus, and the opportunity to shape the finance function within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus

High visibility role

Long-term opportunity with development potential

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with commercial instincts.
• Experience with international markets.
• Initial training within an accountancy firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial functions including reporting and compliance.
• Act as a strategic partner advising on growth strategy.
• Oversee financial reporting and internal controls.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Financial oversight

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Location: Greater Glasgow, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Attractive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

I am partnering with a specialist commercial firm with an outstanding reputation in commercial debt recovery and dispute resolution. They’re seeking a Financial Controller with strong commercial instincts — someone who can do more than just “run the numbers.” This person will sit at the leadership table, actively contributing to business growth, margin improvement, and commercial decision-making.

This is a full-time, office-based role, ideal for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of the finance function and become a true business partner to the senior leadership team.

The Opportunity

This is a commercially impactful role, reporting directly to the CEO, and designed for someone who thrives in fast-paced, growing organisations. You'll not only manage the firm’s financial operations but also drive profitability, support strategic expansion, and improve overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all core financial functions: management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance
• Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, advising on growth strategy and performance
• Provide actionable commercial insights to improve client profitability and cost efficiency
• Support business planning, pricing strategy, and service line performance monitoring
• Oversee all financial reporting, SRA compliance, and internal controls
• Identify opportunities for growth, cost optimisation, and operational improvement
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and stakeholders
• Manage VAT, WIP, billing, and statutory reporting
• Contribute to shaping a scalable, data-driven finance function aligned with future expansion

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Initial training within an accountancy firm (i.e. in Audit or other service lines)
• Proven ability to provide commercial analysis and strategic input, not just financial oversight
• Experience with international markets
• Highly proactive and confident working with senior stakeholders
• A growth mindset — someone who’s comfortable stepping outside pure finance to help move the business forward
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Must be technologically confident and open to adopting new systems and digital tools to improve efficiency and reporting
• Previous experience with Xero & Salesforce an advantage

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
• High visibility role with a direct impact on business strategy and growth
• Opportunity to become a trusted business partner to the CEO
• Stable, structured firm with big ambitions
• Long-term opportunity with clear development potential as the firm scales