ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE RECRUITMENT
Take ownership of a finance function at a pivotal stage of growth, with the opportunity to shape systems, influence strategy, and progress towards Finance Director in a high-growth company.
W&A is supporting a high-growth consumer goods business as they look to appoint a Financial Controller to join their team in Glasgow (predominantly office-based).
This is a key hire within the business, offering the chance to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level while supporting an ambitious expansion journey.
The Opportunity This role offers broad exposure across financial control, commercial insight, and operational finance. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll play a central role in modernising finance processes, improving reporting quality, and supporting business decision-making as the company scales. With significant planned growth over the next few years, this position provides clear progression and long-term impact.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and insightful commentary
Provide commercial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making
Review and challenge cost base to identify efficiencies and improve performance
Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management processes
Oversee stock accounting and collaborate with operational teams on stock planning
Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes with key stakeholders
Manage cash flow, including supplier payments and purchasing cycles
Own year-end audit processes and ensure tax compliance
Support and review financial performance of partner entities
What You’ll Bring
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) either practice or industry trained
Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in an SME environment
Strong track record of delivering robust financial control and insightful reporting
Experience managing and developing finance team members
Commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Hands-on approach with attention to detail and willingness to get into the day-to-day
Proactive, inquisitive, and confident in challenging existing processes
Strong relationship-building skills across departments
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Share option scheme
Enhanced annual leave and option to purchase additional days
Private healthcare
Employee assistance programme and retail discounts
Why This Role?
Opportunity to shape and modernise a finance function in a scaling business
Clear progression pathway towards Finance Director
High level of exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment with ambitious growth plans
To learn more or apply, please contact Ross McQuarrie at ross@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.