Jonathan specialises in the senior finance market, across Scotland, with a client base covering a wide range of sectors. He focuses on recruiting for permanent positions, building lasting relationships with individuals who are keen to progress in their careers. Jonathan prides himself on giving candidates first-rate career advice and developing positive and consultative client relationships.
Jonathan has over 15 years of experience in finance recruitment and has been a key member of the Rutherford Cross team since 2016. He is the founder of the Planning Your Career Journey event series and leads the firm’s annual charity football tournament, which raises thousands of pounds each year in support of various charities. Jonathan also plays an active role in strengthening Rutherford Cross’ partnerships with professional bodies including CIMA and ICAS.
Outside of work, Jonathan is passionate about community engagement. He is a Lead Coach at his children’s football club, where he focuses on creating a positive and inclusive introduction to team sports for young boys and girls.
Last Friday, Jonathan Donnelly hosted the Rutherford Cross Charity Football Tournament, bringing together a wide range of clients and partners for a day of competitive football, networking, and team-building. The tournament provided a fantastic opportunity for businesses to connect in a relaxed environment, while all working towards a shared goal: raising funds for the Beatson Cancer Charity.
Today, the SEC comprises three main venues: the SEC Centre, SEC Armadillo, and OVO Hydro. Together, they offer flexible space for exhibitions, conferences, and live entertainment, from small meetings to events exceeding 10,000 attendees. Ultimately, the role is designed to operate as a key business partner to both operational and finance leadership, linking external spend directly to budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning.
Rutherford Cross Consultant, Jonathan Donnelly, was delighted to host our first AI Driven Finance Roundtable Lunch with guest speakers, Steven Heeps and Karl Saunt, Partners at PwC. Rather than drifting into abstract ideas about AI, the discussion stayed rooted in real-world experience, focusing on what is already working, what is holding teams back, and where immediate opportunities lie.
Wheatley Group is driven by a simple but powerful mission: Making Homes and Lives Better. As Scotland’s largest housing group, it owns and manages more than 93,400 homes and delivers award‑winning housing, care, and property services across 19 local authorities. The role operates under an agile working policy, with regular attendance required at meetings in the Glasgow office and occasional travel to Edinburgh and Dumfries.
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STV Group plc provides audiences with high quality content on air, online and on demand. Opportunities have arisen for a Group Financial Controller and a Group Financial Accountant to join the STV team.
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If you’re aiming for partnership or want a better understanding of what the journey really looks like, this session will help you gain a clearer insight.
OV Group, part of Orkla Food Ingredients, is a leading UK manufacturer of cake decorations and is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager and Assistant Accountant to support its continued growth.
Rutherford Cross Tax recruitment specialist, Ben Jones, caught up with John McAuslin, Partner & Head of Corporate Tax at Johnston Carmichael in the latest edition of our “Why Tax?” blog series. Ben explores John’s career journey, what tax looks like today, and John’s life outside of work.
If you’re aiming for partnership or want a better understanding of what the journey really looks like, this session will help you gain a clearer insight.
OV Group, part of Orkla Food Ingredients, is a leading UK manufacturer of cake decorations and is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager and Assistant Accountant to support its continued growth.
Rutherford Cross Tax recruitment specialist, Ben Jones, caught up with John McAuslin, Partner & Head of Corporate Tax at Johnston Carmichael in the latest edition of our “Why Tax?” blog series. Ben explores John’s career journey, what tax looks like today, and John’s life outside of work.