Job Description
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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.
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Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Financial Controller will oversee the organisation’s financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting etc.
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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.
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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.
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A comprehensive outline of the Key Responsibilities is available in the Job Spec that we have, but the headlines to these responsibilities are;
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- Financial Reporting, Accounting and Analysis
- Banking and Treasury
- Financial Controls and Accounts Operations
- Sales and Revenue Reporting
- Finance Team Management and Training
- Business Support and Process Improvement
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Qualifications and Experience
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Essential Requirements
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* Fully qualified ACCA member in good standing.
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* Proven experience working in a scaling SME or similarly fast-paced organisation.
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* Strong practical experience using Xero for accounting, reporting and bank reconciliations.
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* Experience in financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial control.
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* Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, statutory compliance and tax requirements.
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* Practical experience managing VAT returns, reconciliations and records.
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* Experience preparing or supporting corporation tax computations and returns.
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* Proven experience managing month-end and year-end reporting.
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* Experience managing, training and developing finance staff.
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* Experience preparing bank reports and liaising with banking institutions..
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* Experience maintaining effective internal financial controls.
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* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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* Ability to identify opportunities for automation, system integration and process improvement.
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* Ability to work hands-on while developing scalable processes and supporting business growth.
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Desirable Requirements
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* Previous experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role.
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* Experience supporting bank facility renewals and credit reviews.
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* Experience in an FCA-regulated organisation.
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* Experience with Xero Payroll, Xero Projects or connected applications.
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* Experience with sales reporting, dashboards or CRM systems.
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* Experience dealing directly with HMRC.
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* Experience implementing automation, dashboards, workflow tools or business intelligence solutions.
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* Experience with APIs, integrations or finance system implementations.
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* Experience supporting a business through rapid growth, operational change or system development.
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Key Skills and Competencies
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* Strong leadership, people management and coaching skills.
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* Excellent financial analysis, problem-solving and professional judgement.
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* High levels of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
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* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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* Commercial awareness and the ability to work pragmatically in a scaling SME.
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* Strong knowledge of Xero and financial reporting systems.
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* Ability to reconcile and analyse information from sales systems and Xero.
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* Ability to learn new software quickly and improve existing processes.
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* Ability to explain financial and tax information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
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* High standards of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
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* Comfortable working hands-on while building scalable systems and processes.
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* Ability to manage change and support organisational growth.
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Candidate Profile
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The successful candidate must be a fully qualified ACCA member and an experienced Xero user with strong financial control
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They must have proven experience working in a scaling SME and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes, systems and reporting requirements continue to develop.
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Experience using Salesforce or another CRM system for sales, customer, pipeline or financial reporting would be advantageous but is not essential.
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The successful candidate must have a strong appetite for technology, automation and digital innovation, with the ability to learn new systems, improve processes and increase efficiency, accuracy and business insight.
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The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, commercial awareness, leadership ability, attention to detail and a commitment to accurate reporting, effective controls and continuous improvement.
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They will be a pragmatic, commercially minded and hands-on finance professional who can build a scalable finance function and support the organisation’s continued growth.
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The salary of this role will be at least £65,000 per year and will be fully office based in a fantastic, modern office in South Lanarkshire where there is ample free parking on-site.
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