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Financial Controller

Glasgow Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page are delighted to exclusively partner with our client to recruit an exceptional opportunity for a Financial Controller. Reporting to the FD, the role will involve daily oversight of the finance team, producing timely month end financial data and providing useful insights to the FD and the wider Executive Team, and will provide a real opportunity to support implementing process improvements and financial policies.
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  • Market Leading Technology Business

About Our Client

Our client is a market leading Technology Company based in Glasgow. They are enjoying continued growth and expansion, therefore are looking to invest into their Finance division.

Job Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

  • Day to day oversight of the finance team ensuring effective team working and achievement of reporting deadlines.
  • Preparing monthly financial accounts and supporting schedules for review (P&L, Balance Sheet (and supporting schedules), Cash movement, reports and narrative)
  • Management of year end stock count and identifying adjusting entries to inventory where required.
  • Preparing and updating daily short term cashflow projections.
  • Analysing revenue and costs using large data sets in excel/Power BI.
  • Reviewing and filing VAT returns.
  • Liaising with auditors and accountants and other professional advisors in respect of payroll, tax and financial reporting requirements.
  • Implementing software and process changes as directed by the Finance Director and wider Executive Team.
  • Comfortable discussing budgets, targets, results with Operational Management and senior figures.
  • Liaise and assist stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed.
  • Adhere to the company's or organisation's financial policies and procedures.
  • Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

  • 1-2 years post qual accountant (ICAS or ICAEW desirable).
  • Practical experience of using xero as finance platform is advantageous.
  • Competency in excel and Power BI (power BI desired but not essential).
  • Exp with handling a high volume of transactions each month.
  • Exp with financial information being provided from multiple platforms in the business.
  • Comfortable working throughout the finance data spectrum - from transactional work to high level analysis.
  • Exposure to both statutory and management reporting, as well as budgeting experience.

What's on Offer

This role will offer a competitive salary between £55,000-£60,000 plus benefits.

Contact
Kyle Maxwell
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6479129
Phone number
+44 141 331 7903

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Glasgow
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kyle Maxwell
Consultant phone
+44 141 331 7903
Job reference
JN-072024-6479129