Financial Controller

Jenson Fisher Consulting Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in Dundee is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance operations and provide strategic insights. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in an SME, strong technical skills, and leadership abilities. This role offers a significant opportunity to impact growth and development in a thriving business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller in an SME environment.
• Strong technical skills and a commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations, including reporting.
• Prepare management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide financial insights for strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Budgeting

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Jenson Fisher is delighted to be retained by our client, a fast-paced, dynamic employer based in Dundee, to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving business experiencing sustained growth and development.

The Financial Controller will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, taking full ownership of the finance function and providing strategic insights to support business growth. This role is hands-on and suited to a commercially-minded finance professional with strong technical expertise and leadership skills within a small finance team.

The responsibilities of the Financial Controller include:

• Leading day-to-day finance operations, including month-end and year-end reporting.
• Preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
• Providing financial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Managing the audit process and maintaining internal controls.
• Overseeing payroll, VAT returns, and statutory compliance.
• Collaborating with operational teams to enhance performance and profitability.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be:

• A fully qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in a similar Financial Controller role, preferably within an SME environment.
• Strong technical skills with a commercial mindset.
• An excellent communicator with stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive, hands-on, and focused on continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to make a significant impact within a dynamic and supportive business. To apply, please submit your CV via the provided link. For a confidential discussion, contact Martin Crines, Director at Jenson Fisher Consulting.

As this is a retained assignment, all applications and inquiries must be directed exclusively to Jenson Fisher. We are managing the recruitment process on behalf of our client and will be your first point of contact.