Financial Controller

Location: Scotland

An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller to join a successful, PE-backed group with turnover of approximately £50m. This a hybrid working opportunity with 2 to 3 days WFH. Reporting to an experienced CFO, you will take responsibility for the financial control function, managing three Management Accountants and the wider finance team. You will play a key role in ensuring strong financial reporting, controls and commercial insight across the group.

The role offers a genuine long-term career opportunity, with the CFO actively looking to develop a successor. You will work closely with the CFO, gaining exposure to senior-level reporting, commercial decision-making, board requirements and the wider strategic development of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and developing three Management Accountants and the wider finance team. Overseeing monthly management accounts and group financial reporting. Supporting the CFO with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. Maintaining robust financial controls and balance sheet integrity. Providing commercial analysis and insight to senior management. Managing month-end and year-end processes. Developing finance processes and reporting across the group. Working closely with operational teams to improve financial performance.

Supporting board reporting and PE stakeholder requirements. Playing a key role in the continued development of Sage 200 and finance systems. Supporting the CFO with strategic projects and business improvement initiatives. We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong financial control experience and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance team. You will be commercially minded, confident working with senior stakeholders and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, PE-backed environment.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller who wants to become a CFO. You will be mentored by an experienced finance leader and given increasing exposure and responsibility as part of a clear succession plan. If you are interested in this Financial Controller opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.