Meraki Talent Limited
Meraki Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading client based on the outskirts of Glasgow who are looking to appoint a Financial Controller. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly successful firm undergoing a sustained period of growth. The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial management, driving compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on position that will evolve as the business expands, offering a rare opportunity to shape processes, build a finance team, and enhance systems from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth plans and commercial objectives.
- Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance.
- Lead the preparation of the annual budget, monitor performance, and analyse financial data to support key decision-making.
- Act as a business partner to non-finance stakeholders, providing insight and challenge.
- Build, streamline, and maintain effective financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the transactional finance team.
Experience Required
- ICAS / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager within a fast-paced SME environment.
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Flexible benefits package
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