Financial Controller

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a leading client in Ayrshire to appoint a Financial Controller. With operations across the UK and Ireland, our client is recognised for their commitment to service, people-focused culture, and investment in cutting-edge technology and capital projects.

This vacancy arises due to an internal promotion and represents an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute and results-driven finance professional. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance, the Financial Controller will provide financial leadership, oversee management and statutory reporting, and play a key role in supporting business performance.

The key duties of this role will include:

• Lead a finance team of 6 finance / admin staff
• Full ownership of Monthly Management Accounts, reporting and cashflow forecasting
• Manage balance sheet controls, and statutory processes
• Lead the annual budget cycle reporting on variance analysis
• Improve financial processes, systems and controls
• Provide strong business support to the Executive Management Team, whilst offering a full commercial insight
• Collaborate with sales and operational teams to ensure business continuity

The ideal candidate profile:

The ideal candidate will be a fully Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years PQE, you will be a dynamic and commercial individual who can operate at all levels.

• Fully Qualified CA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience of working in an ERP environment
• Resilience and capable of working under pressure and to tight financial deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving ability with high accuracy
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to multi tasks, plan and prioritise work schedules

In return our client offers an excellent hands on leadership role, working within a dynamic and successful operation.