Financial Controller

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Glasgow
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£75,000 / year
CATEGORY
Accountancy & Finance
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SKILLS

Financial Controls Statutory Reporting Management Accounts Budgeting Forecasting Financial Analysis

FULL DESCRIPTION

Title: Financial Controller

Location: Glasgow

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Expires: 16/04/2026

Sectors: Accountancy & Finance

Financial Controller

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]'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: - £65,000 - £75,000 annual salary - Performance related bonus - Hybrid working - Flexible benefits

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