Financial Controller

Rutherford Cross is partnered with IMV Technologies, the World Leader in animal reproductive biotechnologies, to recruit the role of Financial Controller to be based at their Bellshill site just outside Glasgow. Through its subsidiary Cryo Biosystems, IMV Technologies has also been present in the human reproduction and biobanking sector since 1987. Through its subsidiary IMV Imaging, it also provides a full systems integrator approach for imaging solutions for Veterinarians to provide enhanced health diagnostics for companion animals (primarily cats, dogs and horses).

The Financial Controller role will be to manage the financial shared services centre supporting two Imaging Business Lines. There will be a strong focus on continuous improvement by developing processes that drive financial efficiency, effectiveness, develop the data security and governance, and improve a high level of analytic and management control.

• Collaborate with group finance team to ensure the Imaging BU are fully aligned with group reporting formats, timescales, and analytic rules
• Responsible for the delivery of the weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports for the two Imaging Business Lines
• Develop a culture of Business Partnering in the FA Imaging Business Line, supporting the Commercial and Operational Leads
• Support the FA Commercial and Operational Teams on Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews
• Work with the Imaging Business Support Director to prepare the financial data required for Companion Animal monthly and quarterly reporting (TSA)
• Responsible for treasury and banking within the Imaging BU, including cashflow forecasting and payment of suppliers
• Support the governance process to ensure that all entities are compliant from a financial, legal and tax perspective
• Lead the annual financial closing and audits of Imaging Group entities, working with the external auditors, accountants, and tax advisors
• Work with group finance and other directors, lead the budgeting and forecasting process
• Engage with external tax advisors to submit annual R&D tax reclaims to HMRC including working with internal R&D team on reports
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of the entity financial statements
• Accountable for the accuracy of the financial transactions across Imaging including supporting operational and commercial queries related to customers and transactions
• A key member of the Imaging management team will collaborate with colleagues across the value stream to ensure operational efficiency and flow across the business
• Support the strategy for growth, supporting the M&A team on the integration of new companies into the business if required
• Deliver a financial service on time and with quality, in accordance with the FSS service contract

• Appropriate post-qualification experience as a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis or other Controlling Finance role. Big 4 or similar experience in audit/consulting, and a manufacturing background is preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills combined with a planning and financial consolidation tool (ideally Power BI)
• Experienced with SAP Business 1, or other SAP platforms
• Understand business drivers and can translate these into robust planning assumptions
• Ability to manage within a matrix network and in project mode
• Multi‑tasked, able to work in a deadline‑driven environment
• Pragmatic, drive change and strive for continuous improvement
• Proven analytical skills
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent salary
• Wider benefits package
• The business also offers hybrid working

For more information on this role, please contact Hazel Wynn at Rutherford Cross: