Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with one of Scotland’s best-known businesses who are currently seeking a Financial Controller to join their team. Working closely with both the Finance Director and CFO, this role has varied duties across a range of key stakeholders, whilst also taking ownership of the existing finance team.

Key Duties:

• Manage the production of the annual financial statements
• Develop balance sheet and cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Ensure accurate and compliant management of the various ledgers
• Integrate the reporting duties alongside the new systems
• Promote a strong internal control culture within the finance team
• Ensure new finance systems are embedded and fully utilised by the wider business
• Provide scrutiny and protection of the assets and cash
• Control of annual external auditor relationship
• Lead and develop the Financial Accounting Teams
• Manage treasury function, including contribution to cash and reserves investment decisions as well as compliance with treasury policy and investments guidance
• Provide input and reporting to the internal advisors
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations & returns
• Manage insurance arrangements
• Positively influence the wider finance team and provide professional leadership as part of the Finance leadership team

Experience Required:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) or equivalent
• Excellent leadership skills and experience of developing strong teams
• Strong communication skills to support and influence stakeholders
• Strong IT skills with excellent excel and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (preferable)
• Knowledge of VAT, including partial exemption
• Knowledge of payroll and employment taxes
• Ability to self-manage and prioritise to meet deadlines

If you would like to work with a leading business currently going through continuous growth and you have experience managing others, as well as the ability to work well within a team, please apply with an up-to-date CV.