Financial Controller

Meraki Talent Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Meraki Accountancy & Finance, partnering with a market-leading client on the outskirts of Glasgow, seeks a Financial Controller to drive financial management, compliance and strategic decision-making. This hands-on role will evolve as the business grows, offering the chance to shape processes, build a finance team and enhance systems from the ground up.

The ideal candidate will be ICAS/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years post-qualification experience, thrive in a fast-paced SME, and excel at

Qualifications

• ICAS / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager within a fast-paced SME environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's growth plans and commercial objectives.
• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance.
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget, monitor performance, and analyse financial data to support key decision-making.
• Act as a business partner to non-finance stakeholders, providing insight and challenge.
• Build, streamline, and maintain effective financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the transactional finance team.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Education

ICAS / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Meraki Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading client based on the outskirts of Glasgow who are looking to appoint a Financial Controller. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly successful firm undergoing a sustained period of growth. The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial management, driving compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a hands‑on position that will evolve as the business expands, offering a rare opportunity to shape processes, build a finance team, and enhance systems from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's growth plans and commercial objectives.
• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance.
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget, monitor performance, and analyse financial data to support key decision‑making.
• Act as a business partner to non-finance stakeholders, providing insight and challenge.
• Build, streamline, and maintain effective financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the transactional finance team.

Experience Required

• ICAS / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager within a fast-paced SME environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Flexible benefits package