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.
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.
Reaching newly qualified status is a major milestone, and as the exams fall away, a new question quickly takes their place: what comes next for newly qualified accountants?
A ground-breaking approach took City Facilities Management from its humble beginnings to building long-term partnerships with leading retailers all over the world, with Operations across UK, France, Australia, Asia and North America, and group turnover in excess of £1bn. The business is now looking to appoint a Group Risk & Assurance Manager.
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Rutherford Cross’ tax specialist Ben Jones, sits at the centre of this conversation, working closely with both accountancy firms and in‑house tax teams across the Scottish market. The survey highlights a clear “tug of war” between practice firms targeting ambitious growth over the next 5–10 years, and in‑house teams continuing to invest in tax expertise to drive efficiency and add value.
Founded in 1868, Baxters is a family-owned global food manufacturer known for its premium soups, preserves and condiments. Two opportunities have arisen for a Group Financial Controller and a Group Financial Accountant to join their finance team.
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.
Rutherford Cross’ tax specialist Ben Jones, sits at the centre of this conversation, working closely with both accountancy firms and in‑house tax teams across the Scottish market. The survey highlights a clear “tug of war” between practice firms targeting ambitious growth over the next 5–10 years, and in‑house teams continuing to invest in tax expertise to drive efficiency and add value.
Founded in 1868, Baxters is a family-owned global food manufacturer known for its premium soups, preserves and condiments. Two opportunities have arisen for a Group Financial Controller and a Group Financial Accountant to join their finance team.
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.