Financial Controller

<p>Anderson Knight are delighted to be working exclusively with our Glasgow based client to appoint an exceptional, technically strong Financial Controller to join a dynamic and complex multi-entity organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role for a qualified finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, combining technical excellence with commercial insight and strong governance.</p> <p>Reporting to senior leadership, you will take full ownership of financial control, statutory compliance, and reporting across the group, while driving continuous improvement in processes, systems, and performance.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>As Financial Controller, you will lead the accounting function and play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting. You will operate as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, contributing to strategic decision-making and business performance.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Leading the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP</li> <li>Owning the month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities</li> <li>Managing statutory reporting and acting as the primary liaison with external auditors</li> <li>Ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements, including VAT, PAYE, corporation tax and other filings</li> <li>Establishing and enhancing robust internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity</li> <li>Leading internal audit coordination and proactively addressing control gaps and process improvements</li> <li>Driving continuous improvement in accounting policies, procedures, and financial governance</li> <li>Overseeing core finance operations including general ledger, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and cash management</li> <li>Partnering closely with FP&amp;A and operational leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning</li> <li>Supporting business cases, cost optimisation initiatives, and capital expenditure planning</li> <li>Delivering insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making</li> <li>Leading, developing, and mentoring a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability and professional growth</li> <li>Overseeing the implementation and optimisation of financial systems and accounting platforms</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>You are a technically outstanding finance leader with a strong track record operating in complex, multi-entity environments. You combine deep technical expertise with commercial awareness and the ability to influence at a senior level.</p> <p>You will bring:</p> <ul> <li>A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)</li> <li>Significant progressive experience in accounting and finance, including leadership of a finance function</li> <li>Deep technical expertise in UK GAAP and statutory reporting</li> <li>Proven experience managing external audits and auditor relationships</li> <li>Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and governance frameworks</li> <li>The ability to identify financial risks and challenges, and proactively develop practical solutions</li> <li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail</li> <li>A collaborative approach, with the confidence to partner effectively with senior stakeholders</li> <li>Experience improving processes, systems, and efficiencies within a finance function</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>This is an opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role within a complex and evolving organisation, where you can shape the finance function, influence strategic direction, and drive best-in-class financial control and governance. In return is a market leading package working with a renowned brand going through significant transformation.</p>