Financial Controller
29 days ago
East Kilbride
We are delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function and support strategic decision-making across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys operating within an SME environment, taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations while partnering with senior leadership to drive performance, efficiency, and growth. Key Responsibilities • Produce monthly management accounts, board reports, and financial analysis., • Lead the year-end process and liaise with external auditors to prepare statutory accounts., • Prepare budgets, cashflow forecasts, and financial projections., • Manage quarterly VAT returns, annual tax submissions, and all statutory compliance requirements., • Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, and daily finance operations., • Authorise supplier payments and review sales invoicing processes., • Provide pricing support, commercial analysis, and ad-hoc reporting to management and sales teams., • Support annual salary reviews, benefits administration, and employee-related financial reporting., • Assist with R&D claims, regulatory reporting, business rates appeals, and contract administration., • Develop and improve financial controls, systems, and internal processes., • Provide strategic financial insight to support business planning and decision-making. Candidate Requirements • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)., • Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or senior accounting role., • Strong experience producing management accounts and year-end reporting., • Proven ability to manage finance operations within an SME or owner-managed business., • Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards., • Experience using Sage 200 and Sage Payroll would be advantageous., • Commercially aware with the ability to influence decision-making., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders. Offering • Competitive salary, • 30-hour working week, • Flexible working pattern between Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, • 20 days annual leave plus 9 bank holidays, • Rising to 25 days annual leave after 1 year’s service, • Private healthcare, • Pension scheme, • Senior leadership role with autonomy and influence, • Supportive and professional working environment