Meraki Talent's client based on the outskirts of Glasgow are looking to appoint a Qualified Financial Controller to lead the core finance functions and drive continuous improvement. This is a high impact role offering broad exposure to the senior leadership team and key business operations, with full responsibility for managing a finance team and partnering across different departments.
Key duties of the role include:
* Lead and manage the finance team, driving high performance, engagement, and professional development, including coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and annual performance reviews
* Oversee the timely and accurate production of monthly and quarterly management accounts, internal management information packs, dashboards, and year-end statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory frameworks
* Deliver actionable financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis, providing insight to support operational teams in managing costs and improving efficiency
* Partner with Treasury, Tax, and VAT teams to maintain optimal cash flow, working capital management, and compliance with reporting obligations
* Lead finance input into budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational plans
* Take ownership of financial systems and reporting integrity, including general ledger and ERP platforms, and act as the finance lead in system implementations and strategic projects
* Represent finance in business initiatives and change projects, identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
* Ensure strong financial control across the business, maintaining robust policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
Experience required:
* ICAS / ACCA / CIMA Qualified
* Demonstrated success in a financial leadership role within a complex, multi-site, or fast-paced environment
* Strong expertise in financial controls, statutory reporting, and internal compliance frameworks
* Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
* A collaborative team player with the credibility and influence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
On offer:
* £65, - £75, annual salary
* Performance related bonus
* Hybrid working
* Flexible benefits