Financial Controller

Our client is a market-leading SME firm based in Lanarkshire, who have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join their well-established, yet growing Organisation. This is an office based role in their magnificent office in South Lanarkshire.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Financial Controller will oversee the organisation’s financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, banking relationships, Xero, Salesforce reporting, tax compliance, FCA reporting, ISO compliance reporting and R&D tax claim preparation.

The role will ensure accurate and timely financial information, effective financial controls, tax and regulatory compliance, sound cash flow management and informed business decision-making.

The Financial Controller will manage, train and develop the finance team and lead the effective use and continuous improvement of financial systems, technology and digital processes.

The successful candidate will have experience in a scaling SME and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes, systems and reporting requirements continue to develop.

A comprehensive outline of the Key Responsibilities is available in the Job Spec that we have, but the headlines to these responsibilities are;

• Financial Reporting, Accounting and Analysis
• Banking and Treasury
• Tax Compliance
• FCA, ISO and R&D Reporting
• Financial Controls and Accounts Operations
• Sales and Revenue Reporting
• Finance Team Management and Training
• Business Support and Process Improvement

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements

* Fully qualified ACCA member in good standing.

* Proven experience working in a scaling SME or similarly fast-paced organisation.

* Strong practical experience using Xero for accounting, reporting and bank reconciliations.

* Experience in financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial control.

* Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, statutory compliance and tax requirements.

* Practical experience managing VAT returns, reconciliations and records.

* Experience preparing or supporting corporation tax computations and returns.

* Proven experience managing month-end and year-end reporting.

* Experience managing, training and developing finance staff.

* Experience preparing bank reports and liaising with banking institutions.

* Knowledge of banking covenants, loan agreements and treasury management.

* Experience preparing or supporting FCA regulatory reporting.

* Experience with ISO reporting, compliance documentation or management systems.

* Experience preparing or supporting R&D tax relief claims.

* Knowledge of qualifying R&D expenditure and supporting documentation.

* Experience maintaining effective internal financial controls.

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

* Strong understanding of confidentiality, data accuracy and regulatory reporting.

* Ability to identify opportunities for automation, system integration and process improvement.

* Ability to work hands-on while developing scalable processes and supporting business growth.

Desirable Requirements

* Previous experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.

* Experience supporting bank facility renewals and credit reviews.

* Experience in an FCA-regulated organisation.

* Experience supporting ISO certification or compliance reviews.

* Experience working with R&D tax advisers.

* Experience with Xero Payroll, Xero Projects or connected applications.

* Experience with sales reporting, dashboards or CRM systems.

* Experience with project accounting, time recording or R&D cost tracking.

* Experience dealing directly with HMRC.

* Experience implementing automation, dashboards, workflow tools or…