Interim Divisional Financial Controller – Glasgow

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Cross is supporting a high-growth business in Glasgow to appoint a Divisional Financial Controller on an interim basis (3-6 months) with strong potential for permanent placement. The role covers end-to-end finance, month-end close, and rigorous financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified or experience-based finance professional with systems know-how, keen on automation and process improvement, available at short notice, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• End-to-end divisional month-end close ownership and timely reporting.
• P&L and balance sheet ownership with review and sign-off.
• Oversee revenue recognition, WIP, accruals and key accounting judgements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end divisional month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Take ownership of divisional P&L and balance sheet integrity, including review, challenge, and sign-off.
• Review trial balances against prior periods and budgets, identifying required adjustments and areas of concern.
• Oversee revenue recognition, WIP accounting, accruals, provisions and other key accounting judgements.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality divisional reporting packs, ensuring adherence to group reporting deadlines.
• Provide robust financial commentary and analysis on actual performance, accounting movements and run-rate trends.
• Act as the primary escalation point for divisional accounting and policy matters.
• Build strong relationships with central finance teams and Group Finance to ensure an efficient and controlled close process.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, controls, automation and process efficiency.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Automation

Financial reporting

Education

Qualified or Qualified by Experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Rutherford Cross is supporting a high-growth business in Glasgow to appoint a Divisional Financial Controller on an interim basis (3-6 months) with strong potential for permanent placement. The role covers end-to-end finance, month-end close, and rigorous financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified or experience-based finance professional with systems know-how, keen on automation and process improvement, available at short notice, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment