Financial Controller

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Nerston Village; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in South Lanarkshire is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with proven experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for producing monthly accounts, supporting budgeting, and liaising with auditors. This role offers a salary of £60k to £75k plus benefits in an office-based setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts across six group entities/divisions.
• Deliver commercial and overheads analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with divisional leadership teams to provide insightful reporting and forecasting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Manage weekly cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare year-end audit packs and liaise with external auditors.
• Support ad hoc finance projects in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership and decision-making skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy and accountability

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Financial Controller - 12-Month FTC with a potential permanent contract

Salary £60k to £75k plus benefits

South Lanarkshire – office-based

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for partnering with leadership teams and driving financial performance? We’re recruiting for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts across six group entities/divisions
• Deliver commercial and overheads analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Partner with divisional leadership teams to provide insightful reporting and forecasting
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities
• Manage weekly cash flow forecasting
• Prepare year-end audit packs and liaise with external auditors
• Support ad hoc finance projects in a dynamic environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME environment
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• High level of autonomy and accountability
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values initiative, collaboration, and excellence.

Apply now to take the next step in your career!