Job Description
Take ownership of a finance function at a pivotal stage of growth, with the opportunity to shape systems, influence strategy, and progress towards Finance Director in a high-growth company.
W&A is supporting a high-growth consumer goods business as they look to appoint a Financial Controller to join their team in Glasgow (predominantly office-based).
This is a key hire within the business, offering the chance to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level while supporting an ambitious expansion journey.
The Opportunity
This role offers broad exposure across financial control, commercial insight, and operational finance. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll play a central role in modernising finance processes, improving reporting quality, and supporting business decision-making as the company scales. With significant planned growth over the next few years, this position provides clear progression and long-term impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and insightful commentary
* Provide commercial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making
* Review and challenge cost base to identify efficiencies and improve performance
* Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management processes
* Oversee stock accounting and collaborate with operational teams on stock planning
* Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes with key stakeholders
* Manage cash flow, including supplier payments and purchasing cycles
* Own year-end audit processes and ensure tax compliance
* Support and review financial performance of partner entities
What You'll Bring
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) either practice or industry trained
* Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in an SME environment
* Strong track record of delivering robust financial control and insightful reporting
* Experience managing and developing finance team members
* Commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
* Hands-on approach with attention to detail and willingness to get into the day-to-day
* Proactive, inquisitive, and confident in challenging existing processes
* Strong relationship-building skills across departments
Package Benefits
* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
* Share option scheme
* Enhanced annual leave and option to purchase additional days
* Private healthcare
* Employee assistance programme and retail discounts
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to shape and modernise a finance function in a scaling business
* Clear progression pathway towards Finance Director
* High level of exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
* Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment with ambitious growth plans
To learn more or apply, please contact Ross McQuarrie for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.