Financial Controller – Path to Finance Director

Portal Londrinatur; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Glasgow is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance financial leadership within a growing business. This role involves overseeing the financial reporting cycle, budgeting processes, and improving financial controls. The ideal candidate has a professional accounting qualification and experience in project-based finance, along with strong decision support abilities. This position offers a pathway to a Finance Director role, contributing positively to operational excellence and strategic financial planning.

Benefits

Market-leading training

Flexibility in working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a finance role within a project-based business.
• Understanding of commercial and financial aspects of the business.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and resolving complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and oversight to the monthly reporting cycle.
• Lead the multi-phase planning and budgeting process.
• Drive improvements in financial controls and reporting.
• Support the Finance Director in critical reviews and audit activities.

Skills

Financial leadership

Decision support

Budgeting skills

Process improvement

Audit experience

FP&A

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Degree in finance or related field

Tools

TM1

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in Glasgow is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance financial leadership within a growing business. This role involves overseeing the financial reporting cycle, budgeting processes, and improving financial controls. The ideal candidate has a professional accounting qualification and experience in project-based finance, along with strong decision support abilities. This position offers a pathway to a Finance Director role, contributing positively to operational excellence and strategic financial planning.