Financial Controller

Anderson Knight; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a respected client in Scotland to find a Financial Controller. This role involves managing a finance team, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring compliance. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with experience in leading teams and strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for involvement at a senior level and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Discounted healthcare

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACCA, ACA, or ICAS.
• Practical knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101.
• Experience in leading teams through periods of change.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Oversee all aspects of month end and cashflow of the business unit.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance to suggest improvements.

Skills

Leading teams through change

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAS)

Tools

IFRS

FRS 101

Job description

Overview

Anderson Knight are delighted to be partnering with one of our valued clients to assist in recruiting for a Financial Controller based out of their Glasgow office.

Our client is respected and recognised as a market leader within the UK, operating within a highly regulated and innovative industry. This is a key appointment to support with the growth and investment period the business is currently going through.

The Financial Controller role will present the opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders throughout multiple business units and your team will be responsible for all period end closing and statutory reporting. You will work closely with senior management to provide strategic financial insights and optimise financial performance.

Responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Encourage innovation and drive process improvement to optimise financial efficiency and performance.
• Oversee day to day finance functions as well as all aspects of month end, balance sheets and cashflow of the business unit.
• Own half and year end process including the preparation and auditing of the statutory accounts and group disclosures for the BU.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying budget and forecast variances then suggesting improvements.
• Ensure compliance is maintained at all times and the wider team remain up to date with best financial practices.
• Key point of contact for Finance Transformation programme.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, we are seeking a candidate:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAS).
• Practical knowledge of IFRS & FRS 101.
• Demonstratable experience in leading teams through periods of change.
• Able to handle multiple deadlines without compromise of delivery.
• Experience working in a large corporate environment.

To succeed in this role you will need excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

In return is the opportunity to be involved at a senior level within a listed Plc with a company who offer a leading benefits package, including enhanced annual leave, discounted healthcare and many more.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please forward your CV in complete confidence.