Glasgow-Based Financial Controller — Strategy & Controls Lead

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus

Extensive benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Glasgow is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead the finance team. This role emphasizes complex financial reporting, internal controls, and statutory compliance, providing strategic influence across the business. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong expertise in financial reporting and the capability to drive continuous improvement. Competitive salary plus bonus offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in complex accounting environments.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting and internal controls.
• Commercial awareness with influence on senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis.
• Manage financial systems and reporting integrity.
• Drive improvements in reporting and processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA)

Financial reporting expertise

Statutory compliance knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

People management experience

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in Glasgow is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead the finance team. This role emphasizes complex financial reporting, internal controls, and statutory compliance, providing strategic influence across the business. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong expertise in financial reporting and the capability to drive continuous improvement. Competitive salary plus bonus offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.